For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 994 students in East Hanover, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in East Hanover, NJ are Central Elementary School and East Hanover Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Hanover, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in East Hanover have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in East Hanover, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-0358
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-0358
Grades: 3-5
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
East Hanover Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
477 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-8810
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-8810
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
Rank: n/an/a
27 Green Drive
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-5650
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(973) 887-5650
Grades: K-2
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in East Hanover, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in East Hanover, NJ include Central Elementary School and East Hanover Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in East Hanover?
3 public elementary schools are located in East Hanover.
What is the racial composition of students in East Hanover?
East Hanover public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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