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Best Schools in 07042, NJ
07042, NJ has 17 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 9,633 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in 07042 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 07042, NJ
The top high schools in 07042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montclair High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1968 Students
2. West Orange High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Orange Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2151 Students
Best Middle Schools in 07042, NJ
The top middle schools in 07042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Renaissance Middle School At The Rand Building
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 213 Students
2. Glenfield Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 548 Students
3. Buzz Aldrin Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 07042, NJ
The top elementary schools in 07042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brookdale Avenue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Verona Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 123 Students
2. Hillside Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 541 Students
3. Charles H. Bullock School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
4. Watchung Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
5. Edgemont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 266 Students
6. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Orange Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students
7. Montclair Cooperative School
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Projected Test Scores
Montclair Cooperative School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 140 Students
8. Nishuane Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 414 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 07042, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
07042, NJ has a total population of 27,409 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 07042, 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 07042, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 07042, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 07042, 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 07042, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 07042, NJ
How many schools are in 07042, NJ?
07042, NJ has 17 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 9,633 students in total.
How do schools in 07042 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 07042 score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 07042 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 07042?
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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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 33%
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