For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,231 students in Clark, NJ (there are 5 private schools, serving 905 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Clark, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Clark, NJ are Valley Road School, Frank K. Hehnly and Carl H. Kumpf School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Clark have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clark, NJ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Road School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Valley Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 388-7900
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 388-7900
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Frank K. Hehnly
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
590 Raritan Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 381-8100
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 381-8100
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
Carl H. Kumpf School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
59 Mildred Terrace
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 381-0400
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 381-0400
Grades: 6-8
| 563 students
Rank: #44.
Arthur L. Johnson High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
365 Westfield Avenue
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 382-0910
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 382-0910
Grades: 9-12
| 718 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clark Preschool Annex
Special Education School
430 Westfield Ave
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 428-8408
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 428-8408
Grades: PK
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clark, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Clark, NJ include Valley Road School, Frank K. Hehnly and Carl H. Kumpf School.
How many public schools are located in Clark, NJ?
5 public schools are located in Clark, NJ.
What percentage of students in Clark, NJ go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Clark, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clark, NJ?
Clark, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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