Edgemont Elementary School
MONTCLAIR, NJ · Montclair Public School District · Grades K-5
299th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 77%▲ Improving
Edgemont Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Edgemont Elementary School 299th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 77% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2019 to 77th in 2025 — improving.
Edgemont Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 119 students tested
Edgemont Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 255 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.1% | 48.6% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.3% | 24.7% | ▲ 8.4 pts | |
| Black | 25.1% | 11.4% | ▼ 13.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.7% | 9.0% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Asian | 6.8% | 5.5% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Edgemont Elementary School
Typical home value $954K in zip 07042 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Edgemont Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Watchung Elementary SchoolMontclair Public School District · 0.5 mi away242nd of 1,324
ELA 69% · Math 71% - 7Laning Avenue SchoolVerona Public School District · 1 mi away401st of 1,324
ELA 64% · Math 59% - 9Hillside Elementary SchoolMontclair Public School District · 1.1 mi away216th of 1,324
ELA 73% · Math 69% - 9South End Elementary SchoolCedar Grove Township School District · 1.2 mi away148th of 1,324
ELA 75% · Math 76% - 10Brookdale Avenue SchoolVerona Public School District · 1.2 mi away66th of 1,324
ELA 81% · Math 81% - –Forest Avenue SchoolGlen Ridge Public School District · 1.2 mi away
- 9Charles H. Bullock SchoolMontclair Public School District · 1.5 mi away252nd of 1,324
ELA 68% · Math 71% - 7Northeast Elementary SchoolMontclair Public School District · 1.5 mi away513th of 1,324
ELA 54% · Math 58%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Edgemont Elementary School in?
Edgemont Elementary School is part of the Montclair Public School District district in MONTCLAIR, New Jersey.
Is Edgemont Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Edgemont Elementary School 299th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Edgemont Elementary School?
White 49%, Hispanic 25%, Black 11%, Two or more races 9% (255 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Edgemont Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07042 is $954K 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.