For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,642 students in 07205, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07205, NJ are Hurden Looker School, Ola Edwards Community School and Deanna G. Taylor Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07205 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07205, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07205, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hurden Looker School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1261 Liberty Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Gr: 2-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Ola Edwards Community School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Leslie St
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Gr: 2-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Deanna G. Taylor Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
614 Tillman St
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Gr: 2-6 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
143 Coe Ave
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Hillside, NJ 07205
(908) 352-7664
Gr: PK-1 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07205, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07205, NJ include Hurden Looker School, Ola Edwards Community School and Deanna G. Taylor Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07205?
4 public elementary schools are located in 07205.
What is the racial composition of students in 07205?
07205 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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