For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,547 students in 07009, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 256 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 07009, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07009, NJ are North End Elementary School, South End Elementary School and Memorial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07009 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07009, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07009, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North End Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
122 Stevens Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 256-1454
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 256-1454
Gr: PK-4 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
South End Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
116 Harper Terrace
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-2116
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-2116
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Ridge Road
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-2646
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-2646
Gr: 5-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Grove High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
90 Rugby Road
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-6400
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07009, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07009, NJ include North End Elementary School, South End Elementary School and Memorial Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 07009?
4 public schools are located in 07009.
What percentage of students in 07009 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 07009 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07009?
07009 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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