For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,664 students in 07901, NJ (there are , serving 2,861 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in 07901, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07901, NJ are Lincoln-hubbard Elementary School, Brayton Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07901 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07901, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07901, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln-hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
52 Woodland Ave
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1333
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1333
Grades: 1-5
| 360 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Brayton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
89 Tulip Street
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1276
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1276
Grades: 1-5
| 322 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
136 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 277-2613
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 277-2613
Grades: 1-5
| 350 students
Rank: #44.
Summit High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
125 Kent Place Blvd
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1494
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1494
Grades: 9-12
| 1,176 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
507 Morris Ave
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-0817
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-0817
Grades: 1-5
| 303 students
Rank: #66.
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
272 Morris Ave
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1190
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1190
Grades: 6-8
| 929 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 Ashwood Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-3807
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-3807
Grades: 1-5
| 224 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07901, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07901, NJ include Lincoln-hubbard Elementary School, Brayton Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07901?
7 public schools are located in 07901.
What percentage of students in 07901 go to public school?
56% of all K-12 students in 07901 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07901?
07901 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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