Best Public Schools in Zip Code 07430

The 07430 zip code of Mahwah, New Jersey is home to 6 schools that are part of the Mahwah Township Public School District, which is ranked 104 out of 613 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating. The schools include 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all of which generally perform well academically.

Two elementary schools stand out as exceptional performers - Betsy Ross Elementary, ranked 67 out of 1,338 New Jersey elementary schools with a 5-star rating, and George Washington School, ranked 91 out of 1,338 and also with a 5-star rating. These schools boast impressive test scores, with over 75% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The middle school, Ramapo Ridge, also performs well, ranking 133 out of 743 middle schools in the state.

Mahwah High School has a strong 91.1% four-year graduation rate, but its state ranking has declined slightly in recent years, dropping from 48 out of 415 high schools in 2021-2022 to 92 out of 426 in 2023-2024. The district's overall focus on academic excellence and small class sizes is evident, though the chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% across all schools is an area that could use improvement.