Top 10 Best Belleville Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,962 students in Belleville, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 435 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Belleville, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Belleville, NJ are Belleville Ps10, Belleville Ps9 and Belleville Ps5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belleville, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Belleville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Belleville, NJ (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belleville Ps10
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
527 Belleville Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4334
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Belleville Ps9
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Ralph St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4337
Grades: K-6
| 148 students
Rank: #33.
Belleville Ps5
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
149 Adelaide St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4399
Grades: K-6
| 377 students
Rank: #44.
Belleville Ps3
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
230 Joralemon St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4341
Grades: K-6
| 354 students
Rank: #55.
Belleville Ps7
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Passaic Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4338
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Rank: #66.
Belleville Ps4
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Magnolia Street
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4340
Grades: PK-6
| 438 students
Rank: #77.
Belleville Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
279 Washington Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4342
Grades: 7-8
| 709 students
Rank: #88.
Belleville High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Passaic Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4343
Grades: 9-12
| 1,591 students
Rank: #99.
Belleville Ps8
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
183 Union Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4344
Grades: PK-6
| 500 students
229 Main Street
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 450-3500
Grades: PK
| 250 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Belleville, New Jersey

Belleville, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
634 Mill Street
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 450-3500
Grades: PK
| 25 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Belleville, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Belleville, NJ include Belleville Ps10, Belleville Ps9 and Belleville Ps5.
How many public schools are located in Belleville?
10 public schools are located in Belleville.
What percentage of students in Belleville go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Belleville are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belleville?
Belleville public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Belleville are often viewed compared to one another?

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