For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,610 students in 07029, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07029, NJ are Washington Middle School, Hamilton Intermediate 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 07029 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07029, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07029, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One North Fifth Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-2285
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-2285
Gr: 6-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
223 Hamilton Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 735-5550
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 735-5550
Gr: 4-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 Cross Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-6400
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 483-6400
Gr: 2-3 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
East Newark Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 11 North Third Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-6800
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-6800
Gr: K-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Washington Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 833-8500
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 833-8500
Gr: PK-1 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
07029, New Jersey 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15 Frank E. Rodgrs Blvd. South
Harrison, NJ 07029
(862) 339-5050
Harrison, NJ 07029
(862) 339-5050
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Knowledge Advanced Skills West High School (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1 North Fifth Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(201) 662-6773
Harrison, NJ 07029
(201) 662-6773
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07029, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07029, NJ include Washington Middle School, Hamilton Intermediate School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07029?
5 public elementary schools are located in 07029.
What is the racial composition of students in 07029?
07029 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% 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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