For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,103 students in 07009, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07009, NJ are North End Elementary School, South End Elementary School and Memorial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07009 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07009, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07009, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North End Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
122 Stevens Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 256-1454
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 256-1454
Gr: PK-4 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
South End Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
116 Harper Terrace
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-2116
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-2116
Gr: PK-4 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Ridge Road
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-2646
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-2646
Gr: 5-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Essex Junior Academy
Special Education School
520 Pompton Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-0125
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-0125
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07009, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07009, NJ include North End Elementary School, South End Elementary School and Memorial Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07009?
4 public elementary schools are located in 07009.
What is the racial composition of students in 07009?
07009 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% 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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