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Best 07083 New Jersey Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,433 students in 07083, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07083, NJ are Washington Elementary School, Livingston Elementary School and Kawameeh Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07083 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07083, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07083, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Washington Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6460
Gr: PK-4 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
960 Midland Blvd
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6440
Gr: PK-4 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Kawameeh Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
490 David Terrace
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6570
Gr: 5-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Connecticut Farms Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
875 Stuyvesant Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6470
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Hannah Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 Commerce Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 206-6101
Gr: PK-4 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Burnet Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Caldwell Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6490
Gr: 5-8 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Hilton Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6560
Gr: 5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Battle Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Killian Place
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6480
Gr: PK-4 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Lindy Terrace
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6450
Gr: PK-4 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 07083 New Jersey

07083, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Devel L C Hamilton Shcool (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1231 Burnett Ave
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 810-1501
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Hamilton Middle School (Closed 2014)
1231 Burnet Ave
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6567
Gr: 5 | 273 students Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07083, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07083, NJ include Washington Elementary School, Livingston Elementary School and Kawameeh Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07083?
9 public elementary schools are located in 07083.
What is the racial composition of students in 07083?
07083 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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