For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,800 students in 07032, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07032, NJ are Roosevelt Elementary School, Schuyler Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07032 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07032, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07032, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
733 Kearny Ave
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Schuyler Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
644 Forest St
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5105
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5105
Gr: PK-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
80 Belgrove Dr
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Davis Ave
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5020
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5020
Gr: PK-6 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
360 Belgrove Dr
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5090
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5090
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07032, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07032, NJ include Roosevelt Elementary School, Schuyler Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07032?
5 public elementary schools are located in 07032.
What is the racial composition of students in 07032?
07032 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% 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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