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Best Schools in 07026, NJ
07026, NJ has 26 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 17,321 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in 07026 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 07026, NJ
The top high schools in 07026, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wallington Junior Senior High School
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Wallington Boro School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 571 Students
2. Memorial Senior High School
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Elmwood Park School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 806 Students
3. Clifton High School
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Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3059 Students
4. Garfield High School
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Garfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1199 Students
5. Passaic High School No. 12
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Passaic City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2596 Students
Best Middle Schools in 07026, NJ
The top middle schools in 07026, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Garfield Middle School
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Garfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 973 Students
2. Memorial Middle School
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Elmwood Park School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 579 Students
3. Christopher Columbus Middle School
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Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1158 Students
4. Ellen Ochoa School Number 22
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Passaic City School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 387 Students
5. Muhammad Ali School Number 23
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Passaic City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 479 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 07026, NJ
The top elementary schools in 07026, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James Madison School #10
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Garfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
2. Washington Irving School #4
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Garfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students
3. Thomas Jefferson School #9
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Garfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 328 Students
4. Roosevelt School #7
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Garfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
5. Christopher Columbus School #8
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Garfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students
6. Memorial School
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South Hackensack School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 246 Students
7. Gantner Avenue School
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Elmwood Park School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 340 Students
8. Abraham Lincoln School #6
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Garfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
9. School #12
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Clifton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students
10. Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25
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Passaic City School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 515 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 07026, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
07026, NJ has a total population of 32,709 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 07026, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 07026, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 07026, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 07026, NJ.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 07026, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 07026, NJ
How many schools are in 07026, NJ?
07026, NJ has 26 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 17,321 students in total.
How do schools in 07026 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 07026 score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in 07026 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 07026?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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