Best Public Schools in Zip Code 07621

The 07621 zip code in Bergenfield, New Jersey is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Bergenfield Borough School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 230 out of 609 school districts in New Jersey and has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, there is significant variation in the performance of individual schools within the district.

Lincoln Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School stand out with 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger, boasting strong test scores in English Language Arts and math. In contrast, other elementary schools like Jefferson Elementary and Hoover Elementary have 3-star ratings, indicating room for improvement. The district's only middle school, Roy W. Brown Middle School, performs well on state assessments, while Bergenfield High School boasts a 91.3% four-year graduation rate and strong test scores.

Across the district, there are some consistent challenges, such as a 14.9% chronic absenteeism rate at all schools. Additionally, the free/reduced lunch rates vary significantly, from 22.84% at Jefferson Elementary to 52.94% at Hoover Elementary, suggesting the district serves a diverse population with varying levels of economic need. The relationship between spending and outcomes is not always linear, as seen in the variation among the elementary schools, but the high-performing schools tend to have higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios.