Number 1
Linden, NJ · Linden Public School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
1,085th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 18%▼ Declining
728 North Wood Ave., Linden, NJ 07036
(908)486-2668NCES ID 340861005562Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Number 1 1,085th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 18% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 25th in 2019 to 18th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 187 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 389 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25.8% | 49.4% | ▲ 23.6 pts | |
| Black | 64.3% | 30.6% | ▼ 33.7 pts | |
| White | 6.9% | 13.6% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 4.4% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $541K in zip 07036 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Number 1
- #1097Number 8Linden Public School District · 0.5 mi away1,097th of 1,324
ELA 35% ▲7 · Math 21% ▼8Compare - #1045Number 5Linden Public School District · 0.6 mi away1,045th of 1,324
ELA 35% ▲7 · Math 27% ▼2Compare - #1063Number 6Linden Public School District · 0.7 mi away1,063rd of 1,324
ELA 33% ▲5 · Math 26% ▼3Compare - #730Number 9Linden Public School District · 0.7 mi away730th of 1,324
ELA 49% ▲21 · Math 44% ▲15Compare - #1014Dr. Charles C. Polk SchoolRoselle Public School District · 0.9 mi away1,014th of 1,324
ELA 32% ▲4 · Math 33% ▲4Compare - #989Number 10Linden Public School District · 1.3 mi away989th of 1,324
ELA 36% ▲8 · Math 32% ▲3Compare - #1149Washington Elementary SchoolRoselle Public School District · 1.3 mi away1,149th of 1,324
ELA 30% ▲2 · Math 20% ▼9Compare - #1098Number 4Linden Public School District · 1.4 mi away1,098th of 1,324
ELA 29% ▲1 · Math 27% ▼2Compare
What school district is Number 1 in?
Number 1 is part of the Linden Public School District district in Linden, New Jersey.
Is Number 1 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Number 1 1,085th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Number 1?
Hispanic 49%, Black 31%, White 14%, Two or more races 4% (389 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Number 1 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07036 is $541K 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.