Bradford Elementary School
UPPER MONTCLAIR, NJ · Montclair Public School District · Grades PK-5
301st of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 77%▲ Improving
Bradford Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bradford Elementary School 301st 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 60th in 2019 to 77th in 2025 — improving.
Bradford Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 184 students tested
Bradford Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 375 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.7% | 54.4% | ▼ 10.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.2% | 16.0% | ▲ 10.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.8% | 12.0% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Black | 16.4% | 10.7% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| Asian | 6.6% | 6.9% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Bradford Elementary School
Typical home value $954K in zip 07042 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Bradford Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Northeast Elementary SchoolMontclair Public School District · 0.7 mi away513th of 1,324
ELA 54% · Math 58% - 6School #16Clifton Public School District · 0.8 mi away556th of 1,324
ELA 48% · Math 60% - –Essex Junior AcademyEssex Regional Educational Services Commission · 1.5 mi away
- –Little Falls Township Public School # 2Little Falls Township Public School District · 1.6 mi away
- 10Brookdale Elementary SchoolBloomfield Township School District · 1.8 mi away94th of 1,324
ELA 82% · Math 74% - 8Edgemont Elementary SchoolMontclair Public School District · 1.8 mi away299th of 1,324
ELA 72% · Math 63% - 9Watchung Elementary SchoolMontclair Public School District · 1.8 mi away242nd of 1,324
ELA 69% · Math 71% - 10Oak View Elementary SchoolBloomfield Township School District · 1.8 mi away108th of 1,324
ELA 80% · Math 75%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bradford Elementary School in?
Bradford Elementary School is part of the Montclair Public School District district in UPPER MONTCLAIR, New Jersey.
Is Bradford Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bradford Elementary School 301st 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 Bradford Elementary School?
White 54%, Two or more races 16%, Hispanic 12%, Black 11% (375 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bradford 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.