Best Fords Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,791 students in Fords, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 54 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Fords, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).

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

Fords, NJ public schools have an score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Fords have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.

Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fords, NJ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Dual Language School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 60%)
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630 Amboy Avenue
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 376-6200

Gr: 4-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #22.

Lafayette Estates Elementary School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
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Ford Avenue
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 596-4143

Gr: K-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #33.

Fords Middle School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
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Fanning Street
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 596-4200

Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

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Fords, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School

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Ford Avenue Elementary School (Closed 2023)

186 Ford Avenue
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 568-5414

Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Fords, NJ?

The top-ranked public schools in Fords, NJ include Dual Language School, Lafayette Estates Elementary School and Fords Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Fords?

3 public schools are located in Fords.

What percentage of students in Fords go to public school?

97% of all K-12 students in Fords are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).

What is the racial composition of students in Fords?

Fords public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).