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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 07079


At a glance
2
Schools
1,117
Students
Top rankedMarshall Elementary School146th of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools
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Biggest riser
South Mountain Elementary School up 67 spots statewide this year
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Newly ranked this year
Marshall Elementary School
Summary:

The 07079 zip code is home to three exceptional elementary schools that consistently outperform state averages in academic achievement. South Mountain Elementary School and Marshall Elementary School stand out as top-performing institutions, ranking in the top 11% and 25% of New Jersey elementary schools, respectively. Meanwhile, Montrose Early Childhood Center focuses on early childhood education, providing a strong foundation for young learners.

Academically, the schools in this zip code demonstrate remarkable proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with students consistently exceeding state averages. South Mountain Elementary School and Marshall Elementary School are particularly noteworthy, with standout performances in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. South Mountain Elementary School boasts an impressive 80.2% proficiency rate in 5th grade English Language Arts and 70.8% in Mathematics.

The schools in the 07079 zip code serve diverse student populations, with varying socioeconomic backgrounds. South Mountain Elementary School has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a more affluent student body, while Marshall Elementary School and Montrose Early Childhood Center serve a more diverse population. The district's resource allocation reflects these differences, with South Orange-Maplewood School District providing higher per-student spending at the early childhood center.

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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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