For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 478 students in Carlstadt, NJ.
The top-ranked public school in Carlstadt, NJ is Carlstadt Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlstadt, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Carlstadt have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carlstadt, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carlstadt Public School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Washington Street
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 672-3000
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 672-3000
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Carlstadt, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
503 Sixth St
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 935-6808
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 935-6808
Gr: PK-2 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
550 Washington St
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 935-6805
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 935-6805
Gr: 2-3 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 17%
325 Third St
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 939-6506
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 939-6506
Gr: 3-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carlstadt, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Carlstadt, NJ include Carlstadt Public School.
How many public schools are located in Carlstadt?
1 public schools are located in Carlstadt.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlstadt?
Carlstadt public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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