Top Rankings
Closter Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,192 students in Closter Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Closter Public School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
1,192 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Closter Public School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 648 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
23%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)8.7%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
41%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
9%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
14%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
43%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,003 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,298 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$29 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,003
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,298
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Closter Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tenakill Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
275 High Street
Closter, NJ 07624
(201) 768-1332
Closter, NJ 07624
(201) 768-1332
Gr: 5-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
340 Homans Avenue
Closter, NJ 07624
(201) 768-3860
Closter, NJ 07624
(201) 768-3860
Gr: PK-4 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Closter Public School District?
Closter Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,192 students.
What is the rank of Closter Public School District?
Closter Public School District is ranked #35 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Closter Public School District?
43% of Closter Public School District students are White, 41% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Closter Public School District?
Closter Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Closter Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,298 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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