Top Rankings
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 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,886 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
4,886 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
378 Teachers
116,293 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 642 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
23%
Graduation Rate
93%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.6%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
75%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
8%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
9%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,252 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,189 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$133 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$138 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$27,252
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$28,189
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Belleville Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 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: PK-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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 | 1,590 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
229 Main Street
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 450-3500
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 450-3500
Gr: PK | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belleville Public School District?
Belleville Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,886 students.
What is the rank of Belleville Public School District?
Belleville Public School District is ranked #502 out of 642 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?
75% of Belleville Public School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 $28,189 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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