For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,537 students in 07044, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07044, NJ are Forest Avenue School, Laning Avenue School and Brookdale Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07044 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07044, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07044, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Avenue School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
118 Forest Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6754
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6754
Gr: K-4 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Laning Avenue School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18 Lanning Rd
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6755
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6755
Gr: PK-4 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Brookdale Avenue School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14 Brookdale Court
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6752
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6752
Gr: K-4 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Bloomfield Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6751
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6751
Gr: 5-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Grove Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6753
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6753
Gr: K-4 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07044, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07044, NJ include Forest Avenue School, Laning Avenue School and Brookdale Avenue School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07044?
5 public elementary schools are located in 07044.
What is the racial composition of students in 07044?
07044 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).