For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,753 students in 07628, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07628, NJ are Selzer Elementarymiddle School, Grant Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07628 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07628, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07628, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Selzer Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 Prospect Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3030
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3030
Grades: PK-8
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Grant Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3050
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3050
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 Prospect Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3040
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3040
Grades: K-5
| 172 students
Rank: #44.
Honiss Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31 Depew St
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3020
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3020
Grades: K-8
| 618 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07628, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07628, NJ include Selzer Elementarymiddle School, Grant Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07628?
4 public elementary schools are located in 07628.
What is the racial composition of students in 07628?
07628 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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