For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,904 students in 07461, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 73 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 07461, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07461, NJ are Sussex Middle School, Wantage Elementary School and High Point Regional High School District. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07461 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07461, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07461, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sussex Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Loomis Avenue
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-4138
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-4138
Gr: 6-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Wantage Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
815 Route 23
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-4589
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-4589
Gr: 3-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
High Point Regional High School District
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
299 Pidgeon Hill Road
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-3101
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-3101
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
31 Ryan Road
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-8820
Sussex, NJ 07461
(973) 875-8820
Gr: PK-2 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07461, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07461, NJ include Sussex Middle School, Wantage Elementary School and High Point Regional High School District.
How many public schools are located in 07461?
4 public schools are located in 07461.
What percentage of students in 07461 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 07461 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07461?
07461 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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