Heights Elementary School
OAKLAND, NJ · Oakland Public School District · Grades PK-5
407th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 69%· Stable
Heights Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Heights Elementary School 407th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 69% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 73th in 2019 to 69th in 2025.
Heights Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 159 students tested
Heights Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 376 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.1% | 74.7% | ▼ 12.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 11.4% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 6.4% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.6% | 5.3% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Heights Elementary School
Typical home value $770K in zip 07436 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Heights Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Manito Elementary SchoolOakland Public School District · 0.6 mi away142nd of 1,324
ELA 80% · Math 71% - 9Colonial Road SchoolFranklin Lakes School District · 1.4 mi away210th of 1,324
ELA 68% · Math 75% - 9Dogwood Hill Elementary SchoolOakland Public School District · 1.5 mi away183rd of 1,324
ELA 78% · Math 68% - 10Woodside Avenue SchoolFranklin Lakes School District · 2.3 mi away115th of 1,324
ELA 76% · Math 78% - 10George Washington SchoolMahwah Township Public School District · 2.6 mi away98th of 1,324
ELA 74% · Math 82% - 10High Mountain Road SchoolFranklin Lakes School District · 3.1 mi away59th of 1,324
ELA 81% · Math 82% - 8Peter Cooper SchoolRingwood School District · 3.1 mi away291st of 1,324
ELA 68% · Math 68% - 8George Washington Elementary SchoolWyckoff Township Public School District · 3.4 mi away303rd of 1,324
ELA 70% · Math 65%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Heights Elementary School in?
Heights Elementary School is part of the Oakland Public School District district in OAKLAND, New Jersey.
Is Heights Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Heights Elementary School 407th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 69% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Heights Elementary School?
White 75%, Hispanic 11%, Two or more races 6%, Asian 5% (376 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Heights Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07436 is $770K 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.