For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 245 students in Landing, NJ (there are , serving 40 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Landing, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in Landing, NJ is Nixon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Landing, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Landing have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Landing, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nixon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
275 Mt Arlington Boulevard
Landing, NJ 07850
(973) 398-2564
Landing, NJ 07850
(973) 398-2564
Gr: PK-4 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Landing, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Landing, NJ include Nixon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Landing?
1 public schools are located in Landing.
What percentage of students in Landing go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Landing are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Landing?
Landing public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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