For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,552 students in Fairview, NJ (there are , serving 190 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Fairview, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Fairview, NJ are Lincoln School and Number Three School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairview, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Fairview have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Fairview, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 Anderson Avenue
Fairview, NJ 07022
(201) 943-0560
Fairview, NJ 07022
(201) 943-0560
Grades: 3-8
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
Number Three School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
403 Cliff Street
Fairview, NJ 07022
(201) 943-0563
Fairview, NJ 07022
(201) 943-0563
Grades: PK-4
| 663 students
Rank: n/an/a
130 Hamilton Avenue
Fairview, NJ 07022
(201) 943-0564
Fairview, NJ 07022
(201) 943-0564
Grades: PK-K
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fairview, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Fairview, NJ include Lincoln School and Number Three School.
How many public schools are located in Fairview?
3 public schools are located in Fairview.
What percentage of students in Fairview go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Fairview are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fairview?
Fairview public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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