For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,307 students in the neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Upper Montclair are Northeast Elementary School, Bradford Elementary School and Buzz Aldrin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
603 Grove St
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4242
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4242
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
87 Mt Hebron Rd
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4155
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4155
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Buzz Aldrin Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
173 Bellevue Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4220
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 509-4220
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair, NJ include Northeast Elementary School, Bradford Elementary School and Buzz Aldrin Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair?
the neighborhood of Upper Montclair, Montclair public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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