For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,562 students in 07463, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 484 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 07463, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07463, NJ are Julia A Traphagen School, Crescent Elementary School and Waldwick Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07463 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07463, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07463, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Julia A Traphagen School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
153 Summit Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-0730
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-0730
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Crescent Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
165 Crescent Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-0690
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-0690
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Waldwick Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 Wyckoff Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 652-9000
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 652-9000
Gr: 6-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Waldwick High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 Wyckoff Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 652-9000
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 652-9000
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07463, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07463, NJ include Julia A Traphagen School, Crescent Elementary School and Waldwick Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 07463?
4 public schools are located in 07463.
What percentage of students in 07463 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 07463 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07463?
07463 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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