For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 761 students in 07004, NJ (there are 5 private schools, serving 317 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 07004, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07004, NJ are Winston S. Churchill School, Adlai E. Stevenson School and Essex Campus Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07004 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07004, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07004, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winston S. Churchill School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
233 Fairfield Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 227-2638
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 227-2638
Gr: 3-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Adlai E. Stevenson School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 Knoll Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 227-2120
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 227-2120
Gr: PK-2 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Essex Campus Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
369 Passaic Avenue
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 575-0469
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 575-0469
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Essex High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
369 Passaic Avenue
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 815-1389
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 815-1389
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07004, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07004, NJ include Winston S. Churchill School, Adlai E. Stevenson School and Essex Campus Academy.
How many public schools are located in 07004?
4 public schools are located in 07004.
What percentage of students in 07004 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 07004 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07004?
07004 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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