For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,088 students in Hamburg, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 136 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Hamburg, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hamburg, NJ are Hardyston Township Middle School, Hamburg School and Wallkill Valley Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamburg, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Hamburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hamburg, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardyston Township Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
183 Wheatsworth Road
Hamburg, NJ 07419
(973) 823-7000
Hamburg, NJ 07419
(973) 823-7000
Gr: 5-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Hamburg School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Linwood Avenue
Hamburg, NJ 07419
(973) 827-7570
Hamburg, NJ 07419
(973) 827-7570
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Wallkill Valley Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Grumm Road
Hamburg, NJ 07419
(973) 827-4100
Hamburg, NJ 07419
(973) 827-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hamburg, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Hamburg, NJ include Hardyston Township Middle School, Hamburg School and Wallkill Valley Regional High School.
How many public schools are located in Hamburg?
3 public schools are located in Hamburg.
What percentage of students in Hamburg go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Hamburg are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamburg?
Hamburg public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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