For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,165 students in 07044, NJ (there are , serving 272 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 07044, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07044, NJ are Forest Avenue School, Brookdale Avenue School and Verona High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07044 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07044, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07044, NJ 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Avenue School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
118 Forest Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6754
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6754
Grades: K-4
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Brookdale Avenue School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14 Brookdale Court
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6752
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6752
Grades: K-4
| 117 students
Rank: #33.
Verona High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Fairview Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6750
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6750
Grades: 9-12
| 628 students
Rank: #44.
Laning Avenue School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18 Lanning Rd
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6755
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6755
Grades: PK-4
| 249 students
Rank: #55.
Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Bloomfield Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6751
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6751
Grades: 5-8
| 668 students
Rank: #66.
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Grove Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6753
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6753
Grades: K-4
| 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07044, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07044, NJ include Forest Avenue School, Brookdale Avenue School and Verona High School.
How many public schools are located in 07044?
6 public schools are located in 07044.
What percentage of students in 07044 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 07044 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07044?
07044 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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