For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,563 students in 07601, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07601, NJ are Fanny Meyer Hillers, Nellie K. Parker and Jackson Avenue. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07601 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07601, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07601, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fanny Meyer Hillers
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
56 Longview Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7870
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7870
Gr: PK-4 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Nellie K. Parker
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
261 Maple Hill Dr
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-8020
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-8020
Gr: PK-4 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Jackson Avenue
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
421 Jackson Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7990
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7990
Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Fairmount
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 Grand Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7890
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7890
Gr: PK-4 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Hackensack Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
360 Union Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7842
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 646-7842
Gr: 5-8 | 1,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07601, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07601, NJ include Fanny Meyer Hillers, Nellie K. Parker and Jackson Avenue.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07601?
5 public elementary schools are located in 07601.
What is the racial composition of students in 07601?
07601 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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