Essex Fells Elementary School
ESSEX FELLS, NJ · Essex Fells School District · Grades PK-6
32nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 98%· Stable
Essex Fells Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Essex Fells Elementary School 32nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 98% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 97th in 2019 to 98th in 2025.
Essex Fells Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 134 students tested
Essex Fells Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 247 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.7% | 77.3% | ▼ 14.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 6.9% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 6.9% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| Asian | 4.4% | 6.5% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 2.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Essex Fells Elementary School
Typical home value $1.47M in zip 07021 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Essex Fells Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Lincoln Elementary SchoolCaldwell-West School District · 0.8 mi away293rd of 1,324
ELA 70% · Math 66% - 7Jefferson Elementary SchoolCaldwell-West School District · 0.8 mi away498th of 1,324
ELA 54% · Math 59% - 8Wilson Elementary SchoolCaldwell-West School District · 1.2 mi away359th of 1,324
ELA 60% · Math 68% - 8Forest Avenue SchoolVerona Public School District · 1.4 mi away337th of 1,324
ELA 59% · Math 70% - –Harrison SchoolCaldwell-West School District · 1.4 mi away
- 7Washington Elementary SchoolCaldwell-West School District · 1.6 mi away503rd of 1,324
ELA 57% · Math 56% - 10Lester C NoeckerRoseland School District · 1.7 mi away105th of 1,324
ELA 82% · Math 74% - 5Kelly Elementary SchoolWest Orange Public Schools · 1.8 mi away669th of 1,324
ELA 49% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Essex Fells Elementary School in?
Essex Fells Elementary School is part of the Essex Fells School District district in ESSEX FELLS, New Jersey.
Is Essex Fells Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Essex Fells Elementary School 32nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 98% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Essex Fells Elementary School?
White 77%, Hispanic 7%, Two or more races 7%, Asian 7% (247 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Essex Fells Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07021 is $1.47M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.