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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 07070


At a glance
5
Schools
2,544
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedUnion School62nd of 752 New Jersey middle schools
Biggest riser
Union School up 99 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Pierrepont School 10.1 students per teacher
Summary:

The 07070 zip code area of Rutherford, New Jersey is home to a strong school district, with 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school. These schools, part of the Rutherford School District, are generally high-performing, with several standout institutions that excel academically.

The standout schools in this area include Union School, a middle school that ranks 62 out of 752 New Jersey middle schools and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts impressive NJSLA test scores, with over 80% proficiency in English Language Arts and high proficiency rates in Algebra I. Another top performer is Lincoln School, an elementary school that ranks 30 out of 1,338 New Jersey elementary schools and has a 5-star rating, with excellent English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates.

Overall, the schools in the 07070 zip code area demonstrate strong academic achievement, with high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and generally above-average NJSLA test scores. However, the district may want to address the higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate across all schools. Additionally, while the elementary schools perform well, there is more variability in their rankings and test scores compared to the standout middle schools, suggesting an opportunity for the district to ensure consistent excellence across all grade levels.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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