For the 2025-26 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 Grant Elementary School, Selzer Elementarymiddle 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 51% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Grant Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3050
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3050
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Selzer Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 Prospect Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3030
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3030
Gr: PK-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 Prospect Ave
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3040
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3040
Gr: K-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Honiss Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31 Depew St
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3020
Dumont, NJ 07628
(201) 387-3020
Gr: K-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07628, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07628, NJ include Grant Elementary School, Selzer Elementarymiddle 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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