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Best 07871 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,249 students in 07871, NJ (there are , serving 1,804 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 07871, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07871, NJ are Alpine Elementary School, Sparta High School and Helen Morgan School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07871 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07871, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07871, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alpine Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 86% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
151 Andover Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-3107
Gr: PK-2 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Sparta High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
70 West Mountain Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-6191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,045 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Helen Morgan School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Stanhope Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-5770
Gr: 4-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Mohawk Avenue School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18 Mohawk Avneue
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-1289
Gr: 3 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Sparta Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 Main Street
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-3151
Gr: 6-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Sussex County Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
385 N. Church Rd.
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 383-3250
Gr: 6-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Sussex County Technical School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
105 North Church Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 383-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Hills Academy
Special Education School
10 Gail Court
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 579-6980
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 07871, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07871, NJ include Alpine Elementary School, Sparta High School and Helen Morgan School.
How many public schools are located in 07871?
8 public schools are located in 07871.
What percentage of students in 07871 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 07871 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07871?
07871 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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