For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 4,865 students in Paramus, NJ (there are 16 private schools, serving 4,920 private students). 50% of all K-12 students in Paramus, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Paramus, NJ are Applied Technology High School, Midland Elementary School and Ridge Ranch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paramus, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Paramus have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Paramus, NJ Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Applied Technology High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
241 West Midland Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: K-4
| 145 students
Rank: #33.
Ridge Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
345 Lockwood Drive
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: K-4
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
East 203 Midland Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: PK-4
| 290 students
Rank: #55.
Paramus High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
99 East Century Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,205 students
Rank: #66.
Autistic
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 199 students
Rank: #77.
East Brook Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
190 Spring Valley Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: 5-8
| 600 students
Rank: #88.
West Brook Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
560 Roosevelt Boulevard
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: 5-8
| 551 students
Rank: #99.
Stony Lane Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
W 110 Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: K-4
| 193 students
Rank: #1010.
Hearing Impaired
Special Education School
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 152 students
Rank: #1111.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 E. Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: PK-4
| 286 students
Rank: #1212.
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E.285 Pascack Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Rank: #1313.
Emotionally Disturbed
Special Education School
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 96 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bergen Co Jdc
Alternative School
296 E Ridgewood Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 599-6185
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 599-6185
Grades: 8-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bergen Regional School
Alternative School
374 E Ridgewood Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-6230
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-6230
Grades: 2-12
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
Life Skills
Special Education School
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
Multiply Handicapped
Special Education School
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
N. A. Bleshman Regional Day School
Special Education School
333 East Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 71 students
Paramus, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bergen County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
296 E Ridgewood Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 599-6185
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 599-6185
Grades: 9-11
| 13 students
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
E.285 Pascack Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Paramus, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Paramus, NJ include Applied Technology High School, Midland Elementary School and Ridge Ranch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Paramus, NJ?
18 public schools are located in Paramus, NJ.
What percentage of students in Paramus, NJ go to public school?
50% of all K-12 students in Paramus, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Paramus, NJ?
Paramus, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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