For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 411 students in 07077, NJ (there are , serving 16 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 07077, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in 07077, NJ is Matthew Jago Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 07077 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07077, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07077, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matthew Jago Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
99 Central Avenue
Sewaren, NJ 07077
(732) 602-8428
Sewaren, NJ 07077
(732) 602-8428
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07077, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07077, NJ include Matthew Jago Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07077?
1 public schools are located in 07077.
What percentage of students in 07077 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 07077 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07077?
07077 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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