Serving 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clarendon School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: CLARENDON NO 4 serves a central area of approximately 1.8 square miles in Secaucus, NJ, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 0.7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone. The furthest edge of the zone extends up to 1.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarendon School's student population of 475 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 Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
475 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Clarendon School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarendon School is 0.70, 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
#866 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
33%
11%
Hispanic
39%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
22%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarendon School's ranking?
Clarendon School is ranked #866 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Clarendon School often compared to?
Clarendon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huber Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Clarendon School?
475 students attend Clarendon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Clarendon School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarendon School?
Clarendon School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Clarendon School offer ?
Clarendon School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarendon School part of?
Clarendon School is part of Secaucus School District.
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