Best Closter Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,192 students in Closter, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 241 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Closter, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).

The top-ranked public schools in Closter, NJ are Tenakill Middle School and Hillside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Closter, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Closter have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public schools.

Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).