For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,640 students in Palisades Park School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Palisades Park School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
1,640 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
78:1
78:1
District Rank
Palisades Park School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#469 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.71
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
475 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
29%
10%
# Hispanic Students
976 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
32%
# Black Students
24 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
143 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
9%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
63
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
114
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
130
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
132
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
106
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
116
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
117
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
137
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
121
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
108
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
119
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
118
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
24
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,123 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,458 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,123
$27,348
Spending / Student
$19,458
$26,228
Best Palisades Park School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palisades Park Jr-sr High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Veterans Plaza
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 941-1100
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 941-1100
Grades: 7-12
| 729 students
Rank: #22.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Glen Ave
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 947-3556
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 947-3556
Grades: 1-6
| 731 students
Rank: n/an/a
270 First Street
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 947-2761
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 947-2761
Grades: PK-K
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palisades Park School District?
Palisades Park School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,640 students.
What is the rank of Palisades Park School District?
Palisades Park School District is ranked #466 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Palisades Park School District?
60% of Palisades Park School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palisades Park School District?
Palisades Park School District has a student/teacher ratio of 78:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Palisades Park School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,458 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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