For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,170 students in 07508, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 695 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 07508, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07508, NJ are High Mountain School, Memorial Elementary School and Haledon Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07508 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07508, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07508, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High Mountain School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 High Mountain Road
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 427-1220
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 427-1220
Gr: 5-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Squaw Brook Rd.
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 427-8993
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 427-8993
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Haledon Public School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
91 Henry Street
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-9000
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-9000
Gr: PK-8 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Passaic County-manchester Regional High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Church Street
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 389-2821
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 389-2821
Gr: 9-12 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Prospect Park School No. 1
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
94 Brown Avenue
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-7909
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-7909
Gr: PK-6 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
13 Wagaraw Bvd
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-7909
Haledon, NJ 07508
(973) 790-7909
Gr: 7-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07508, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07508, NJ include High Mountain School, Memorial Elementary School and Haledon Public School.
How many public schools are located in 07508?
6 public schools are located in 07508.
What percentage of students in 07508 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 07508 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07508?
07508 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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