For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,887 students in 07860, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07860, NJ are Long Pond School, Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School and Florence M. Burd. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07860 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07860, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07860, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Long Pond School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
707 Limecrest Rd, (andover Tow
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5256
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5256
Gr: 5-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
780 Route 94
Newton, NJ 07860
(908) 362-6319
Newton, NJ 07860
(908) 362-6319
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Florence M. Burd
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
219 Newton Sparta Road, (andov
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5257
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5257
Gr: PK-4 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Marian E. Mckeown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One School Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-5300
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Fredon Township School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
459 Route 94
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-4151
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-4151
Gr: PK-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Merriam Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
81 Merriam Avenue
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7202
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7202
Gr: PK-4 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Halsted Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 Halsted Street
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7440
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7440
Gr: 5-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
07860, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sussex County Juv Det Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
135 Morris Turnpike
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 948-0354
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 948-0354
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07860, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07860, NJ include Long Pond School, Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School and Florence M. Burd.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07860?
7 public elementary schools are located in 07860.
What is the racial composition of students in 07860?
07860 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).