Jefferson School
LYNDHURST, NJ · Lyndhurst Public School District · Grades 3-5
682nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 48%▼ Declining
Jefferson School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson School 682nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 48% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 57th in 2019 to 49th in 2025 — declining.
Jefferson School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 245 students tested
Jefferson School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 236 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 27.1% | 45.8% | ▲ 18.7 pts | |
| White | 54.9% | 41.9% | ▼ 13.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 5.1% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Asian | 3.3% | 4.7% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Jefferson School
Typical home value $656K in zip 07071 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Jefferson School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Memorial SchoolLyndhurst Public School District · 0.1 mi away
- –Columbus SchoolLyndhurst Public School District · 0.5 mi away
- –Franklin SchoolLyndhurst Public School District · 0.6 mi away
- 9Lincoln SchoolRutherford School District · 0.7 mi away243rd of 1,324
ELA 72% · Math 68% - 6Roosevelt SchoolLyndhurst Public School District · 0.8 mi away638th of 1,324
ELA 54% · Math 47% - 2School #8Clifton Public School District · 1 mi away1,102nd of 1,324
ELA 27% · Math 28% - –Washington SchoolLyndhurst Public School District · 1.2 mi away
- 7Washington SchoolRutherford School District · 1.3 mi away425th of 1,324
ELA 53% · Math 68%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson School in?
Jefferson School is part of the Lyndhurst Public School District district in LYNDHURST, New Jersey.
Is Jefferson School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson School 682nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson School?
Hispanic 46%, White 42%, Two or more races 5%, Asian 5% (236 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07071 is $656K 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.