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Best Schools in 07040, NJ
07040, NJ has 16 public schools (3 high, 6 middle, 7 elementary) serving 13,834 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in 07040 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 07040, NJ
The top high schools in 07040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Millburn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1378 Students
2. Columbia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1930 Students
3. Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2308 Students
Best Middle Schools in 07040, NJ
The top middle schools in 07040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades 5 • 388 Students
2. Millburn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1133 Students
3. South Orange Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 770 Students
4. Maplewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students
5. Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 5 • 528 Students
6. Burnet Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 981 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 07040, NJ
The top elementary schools in 07040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wyoming School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 352 Students
2. Tuscan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 577 Students
3. South Mountain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 618 Students
4. Delia Bolden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 448 Students
5. Clinton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 550 Students
6. Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School
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Projected Test Scores
South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students
7. Hannah Caldwell Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 779 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 07040, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
07040, NJ has a total population of 25,544 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 70% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 07040, 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 07040, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 07040, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 07040, 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 07040, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 07040, NJ
How many schools are in 07040, NJ?
07040, NJ has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 13,834 students in total.
How do schools in 07040 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 07040 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in 07040 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 07040?
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: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations