Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lyndhurst Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,715 students in Lyndhurst, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lyndhurst, NJ are Jefferson School, Roosevelt School and Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyndhurst, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lyndhurst have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Lyndhurst, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
336 Lake Ave.
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2065
Gr: 3-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
530 Stuyvesant Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2068
Gr: 3-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Memorial School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
319 New York Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 438-6390
Gr: PK-2 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Lyndhurst Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Page Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 438-5683
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Franklin School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
360 Stuyvesant Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2077
Gr: K-2 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Washington School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
709 Ridge Rd
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2072
Gr: PK-2 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Columbus School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
640 Lake Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2075
Gr: K-2 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lyndhurst, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lyndhurst, NJ include Jefferson School, Roosevelt School and Memorial School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lyndhurst?
7 public elementary schools are located in Lyndhurst.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyndhurst?
Lyndhurst public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lyndhurst are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lyndhurst include: Roosevelt School vs. Jefferson School, Jefferson School vs. Roosevelt School, Columbus School vs. Franklin School

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (NJ):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links: