For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,036 students in Fort Lee, NJ (there are 5 private schools, serving 587 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Fort Lee, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Fort Lee, NJ are School No. 1, School No. 3 and School No. 4. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Lee, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Fort Lee have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fort Lee, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School No. 1
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
250 Hoym Street
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4620
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4620
Grades: K-4
| 546 students
Rank: #22.
School No. 3
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2405 Second Street
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4640
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4640
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
School No. 4
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1193 Anderson Ave
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4650
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4650
Grades: K-4
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Lewis F. Cole Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
467 Stillwell Avenue
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4660
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4660
Grades: 5-8
| 1,186 students
Rank: #55.
School No. 2
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2047 Jones Road
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4630
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4630
Grades: PK-4
| 375 students
Rank: #66.
Fort Lee High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Lemoine Ave
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4675
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4675
Grades: 9-12
| 1,179 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fort Lee, NJ?
How many public schools are located in Fort Lee?
6 public schools are located in Fort Lee.
What percentage of students in Fort Lee go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Fort Lee are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Lee?
Fort Lee public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fort Lee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fort Lee include: School No. 4 vs. School No. 1, School No. 2 vs. School No. 1, School No. 2 vs. School No. 3
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