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Best Schools in 07036, NJ
07036, NJ has 13 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 6,941 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in 07036 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 07036, NJ
The top high schools in 07036, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. David Brearley Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenilworth School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 774 Students
2. Linden High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1801 Students
Best Middle Schools in 07036, NJ
The top middle schools in 07036, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 662 Students
2. Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Linden Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 686 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 07036, NJ
The top elementary schools in 07036, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Number 9
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 324 Students
2. Winfield Township
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Winfield Township • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 135 Students
3. Number 10
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Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students
4. Number 4
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Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
5. Number 5
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Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 290 Students
6. Number 6
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Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students
7. Number 1
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Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
8. Number 8
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Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students
9. Number 2
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Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 584 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 07036, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
07036, NJ has a total population of 45,161 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 07036, 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 07036, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 07036, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 07036, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 07036, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 07036, NJ
How many schools are in 07036, NJ?
07036, NJ has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 6,941 students in total.
How do schools in 07036 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 07036 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in 07036 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 07036?
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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- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations