For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,900 students in 07506, NJ (there are , serving 664 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 07506, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07506, NJ are Roosevelt Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07506 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07506, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07506, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Roosevelt Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6485
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6485
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
176 Mohawk Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6495
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6495
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
230 Hawthorne Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6460
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6460
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 Parmelee Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6415
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6415
Grades: 9-12
| 612 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07506, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07506, NJ include Roosevelt Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 07506?
4 public schools are located in 07506.
What percentage of students in 07506 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 07506 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07506?
07506 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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