For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,222 students in 07871, NJ (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,842 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in 07871, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07871, NJ are Alpine Elementary School, Sparta High School and Helen Morgan School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07871 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07871, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07871, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alpine Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 86% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
151 Andover Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-3107
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-3107
Gr: PK-2 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Sparta High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 West Mountain Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-6191
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-6191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,025 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Helen Morgan School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Stanhope Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-5770
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-5770
Gr: 4-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Mohawk Avenue School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18 Mohawk Avneue
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-1289
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-1289
Gr: 3 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Sparta Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Main Street
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-3151
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 729-3151
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Sussex County Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
385 N. Church Rd.
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 383-3250
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 383-3250
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Sussex County Technical School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 North Church Road
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 383-6700
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 383-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Hills Academy
Special Education School
10 Gail Court
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 579-6980
Sparta, NJ 07871
(973) 579-6980
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07871, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07871, NJ include Alpine Elementary School, Sparta High School and Helen Morgan School.
How many public schools are located in 07871?
8 public schools are located in 07871.
What percentage of students in 07871 go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in 07871 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07871?
07871 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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