For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,191 students in 07081, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 125 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 07081, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07081, NJ are Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School, James Caldwell Elementary School and Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07081 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07081, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07081, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
666 South Springfield Ave.
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Gr: 3-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
James Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36 Caldwell Place
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Gr: 3-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
75 South Springfield Ave.
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Jonathan Dayton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
139 Mountain Ave.
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Gr: 9-12 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
601 Mountain Ave.
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Gr: PK-3 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07081, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07081, NJ include Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School, James Caldwell Elementary School and Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 07081?
5 public schools are located in 07081.
What percentage of students in 07081 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 07081 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07081?
07081 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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