For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,414 students in 07204, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07204, NJ are Sherman Elementary School, Roselle Park Middle School and Robert Gordon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07204 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07204, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07204, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
375 E Grant Ave
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
(908) 245-1886
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
(908) 245-1886
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Roselle Park Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
57 W Grant Ave
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
(908) 245-1634
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
(908) 245-1634
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Robert Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 West Grant Avenue
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
(908) 245-2285
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
(908) 245-2285
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
339 West Webster Avenue
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
(908) 245-1521
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
(908) 245-1521
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 07204, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07204, NJ include Sherman Elementary School, Roselle Park Middle School and Robert Gordon Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07204?
4 public elementary schools are located in 07204.
What is the racial composition of students in 07204?
07204 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% 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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