For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,074 students in 07461, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07461, NJ are Sussex Middle School and Wantage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07461 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07461, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07461, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sussex Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Loomis Avenue
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-4138
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-4138
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Wantage Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
815 Route 23
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-4589
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-4589
Grades: 3-5
| 354 students
Rank: n/an/a
31 Ryan Road
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-8820
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-8820
Grades: PK-2
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07461, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07461, NJ include Sussex Middle School and Wantage Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07461?
3 public elementary schools are located in 07461.
What is the racial composition of students in 07461?
07461 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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