For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,979 students in 07205, NJ (there are , serving 235 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 07205, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07205, NJ are Hurden Looker School, Ola Edwards Community School and Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07205 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07205, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07205, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hurden Looker School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1261 Liberty Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Grades: 2-6
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Ola Edwards Community School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Leslie St
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Grades: 2-6
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
145 Hillside Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Grades: 7-8
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Deanna G. Taylor Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
614 Tillman St
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Grades: 2-6
| 191 students
Rank: #55.
Hillside High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1085 Liberty Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Grades: 9-12
| 927 students
Rank: n/an/a
143 Coe Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Grades: PK-1
| 664 students
Rank: n/an/a
195 Virginia St-1100 Woodruff
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Grades: 7-8
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07205, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07205, NJ include Hurden Looker School, Ola Edwards Community School and Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 07205?
7 public schools are located in 07205.
What percentage of students in 07205 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 07205 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07205?
07205 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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