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Belleville Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,962 students in Belleville Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Belleville Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
4,962 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
371 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Belleville Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#505 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
23%
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
10%
% Hispanic
74%
34%
% Black
8%
15%
% White
10%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,495 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,434 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$107 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$116 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,495
$26,931
Spending / Student
$23,434
$25,828
Best Belleville Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belleville Ps10
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
527 Belleville Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4334
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4334
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Belleville Ps9
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Ralph St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4337
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4337
Gr: K-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Belleville Ps5
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
149 Adelaide St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4399
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4399
Gr: K-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Belleville Ps3
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
230 Joralemon St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4341
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4341
Gr: K-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Belleville Ps7
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Passaic Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4338
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4338
Gr: PK-6 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Belleville Ps4
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Magnolia Street
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4340
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4340
Gr: PK-6 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Belleville Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
279 Washington Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4342
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4342
Gr: 7-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Belleville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Passaic Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4343
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4343
Gr: 9-12 | 1,591 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Belleville Ps8
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
183 Union Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4344
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4344
Gr: PK-6 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
229 Main Street
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 450-3500
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 450-3500
Gr: PK | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belleville Public School District?
Belleville Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,962 students.
What is the rank of Belleville Public School District?
Belleville Public School District is ranked #505 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belleville Public School District?
74% of Belleville Public School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belleville Public School District?
Belleville 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 Belleville Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,434 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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