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Best 07438 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,283 students in 07438, NJ (there are , serving 167 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 07438, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07438, NJ are White Rock Elementary School, Academy For Environmental Science and Paradise Knoll Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07438 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07438, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07438, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Rock Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2 Francine Place
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-2414
Gr: 1-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Academy For Environmental Science
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1010 Weldon Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-3535
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Paradise Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
103 Paradise Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-7142
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Township Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Weldon Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-1980
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Township High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 Weldon Rd Rd2
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-3535
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
205 Cozy Lake Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-4777
Gr: PK-K | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 07438 New Jersey

07438, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
52 Schoolhouse Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-4742
Gr: PK-K | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 07438, NJ?
How many public schools are located in 07438?
6 public schools are located in 07438.
What percentage of students in 07438 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 07438 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07438?
07438 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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