Allendale Public School District

100 Brookside Avenue
Allendale, NJ 07401
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Allendale Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 850 students in Allendale Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Allendale Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,553 Schools
# Students
850 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Allendale Public School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#11 out of 648 school districts
(Top 5%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

85%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

85%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
23%
(2022-23)
6%
16.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.72

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
11%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
8%
35%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
14%

Showing 1989–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
68%
37%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,081 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,066 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$42,853 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$22 MM
$42,028 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$28,081
$31,633

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$26,066
$31,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Allendale Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookside School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Brookside Avenue
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-2020
Gr: 4-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
89 Hillsdale Avenue
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-2020
Gr: PK-3 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Allendale Public School District?
Allendale Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 850 students.
What is the rank of Allendale Public School District?
Allendale Public School District is ranked #11 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Allendale Public School District?
68% of Allendale Public School District students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Allendale Public School District?
Allendale Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Allendale Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,066 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 850 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 5% in NJ
  • : 85% (Top 1%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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