For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,233 students in Oak Ridge, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oak Ridge, NJ are White Rock Elementary School, Paradise Knoll Elementary School and Jefferson Township Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oak Ridge, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oak Ridge have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Oak Ridge, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Rock Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 Francine Place
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-2414
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-2414
Gr: 1-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Paradise Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 Paradise Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-7142
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-7142
Gr: K-5 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Township Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Weldon Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-1980
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-1980
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Oak Ridge, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
52 Schoolhouse Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-4742
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 elementary schools in Oak Ridge, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oak Ridge, NJ include White Rock Elementary School, Paradise Knoll Elementary School and Jefferson Township Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oak Ridge?
3 public elementary schools are located in Oak Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Ridge?
Oak Ridge public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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