- Lakeland Regional High School — 2.4 mi · Grades 9–12 · 823 students
Zip code 07420 is not served by one district. An elementary district and a separate secondary district each cover this area, which is normal in this state — which one your child attends depends on their grade.
| GRADES | DISTRICT | RATING |
|---|---|---|
| K–8 Elementary | Wanaque Borough School District 893 students · 2 schools | 7/10 |
| 9–12 Secondary | Lakeland Regional School District 878 students · 1 school | 7/10 |
| Metric | Lakeland Regional School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 878 | 3,544 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $34,903/yr | $17,619/yr | ↑ 98% above avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 7/10 — Good | — | Above average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Regional School District (this district) | 7/10 | 61st | 878 |
| Bloomingdale Borough School District | 5/10 | 48th | 615 |
| Pompton Lakes Borough School District | 7/10 | 65th | 1,766 |
| Riverdale Borough School District | 7/10 | 61st | 288 |
🔢 Show the math behind this rating
Ranked against 321 rated districts in NJ → 61st percentile → 7/10.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts, 2021–22 school year. Full methodology →
About Lakeland Regional School District
Lakeland Regional School District is the public school district assigned to zip code 07420 in Haskell, New Jersey. Serving students from 9th – 12th, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 07420. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Understanding the 7/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Lakeland Regional School District 7 out of 10 — above average among New Jersey public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in the U.S. Department of Education’s EDFacts collection (2021–22 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because New Jersey is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Lakeland Regional School District earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in New Jersey. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 07420
Children in zip code 07420 are assigned to Lakeland Regional School District for public school enrollment, covering grades 9th – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 07420, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Lakeland Regional School District at (973)835-1900 or visit www.lakeland.k12.nj.us. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — New Jersey districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Haskell
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Lakeland Regional School District serves zip code 07420, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 07420 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In New Jersey, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Lakeland Regional School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 07420.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Lakeland Regional School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 07420 data.