For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 885 students in 07416, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 179 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 07416, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07416, NJ are Hardyston Township Elementary School and Franklin Borough School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07416 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07416, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07416, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardyston Township Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Route 23
Franklin, NJ 07416
(973) 823-7000
Franklin, NJ 07416
(973) 823-7000
Gr: PK-4 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Borough School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Washington Avenue
Franklin, NJ 07416
(973) 827-9775
Franklin, NJ 07416
(973) 827-9775
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07416, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07416, NJ include Hardyston Township Elementary School and Franklin Borough School.
How many public schools are located in 07416?
2 public schools are located in 07416.
What percentage of students in 07416 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 07416 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07416?
07416 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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