Serving 502 students in grades 4-8, Brookside School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Brookside's attendance zone encompasses the entire Allendale school district, covering approximately 3.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest point in the zone being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Brookside School's student population of 502 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
Brookside School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookside School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
11%
Hispanic
7%
35%
Black
1%
14%
White
67%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.4%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookside School's ranking?
Brookside School is ranked #27 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Brookside School?
502 students attend Brookside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Brookside School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookside School?
Brookside School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brookside School offer ?
Brookside School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookside School part of?
Brookside School is part of Allendale Public School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
i went to Brookside for 4-8th grade. Those were the best years of school. Learned lots of History, a whole lot of science. I will never forget in 5th grade dissecting squid! We went on great field trips! all the teachers were serious and strict about grammar. We could never say "Can i go to the bathroom?" the teacher would always say "I dont know, can you?" So we couldnt go till we said "May I go to the bathroom?" i have such great memories i could name almost every teacher there was there when i attended that school..Plus my classmates from that school district ended up at top colleges! Yale, Hopkins, NYU!
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