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Best Glen Rock Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,531 students in Glen Rock, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 428 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Glen Rock, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%). Glen Rock has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New Jersey.
The top-ranked public schools in Glen Rock, NJ are Alexander Hamilton School, Richard E Byrd School and Clara E Coleman School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glen Rock, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Glen Rock have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Glen Rock, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alexander Hamilton School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
380 Harristown Road
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Gr: K-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Richard E Byrd School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
640 Doremus Ave
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Clara E Coleman School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Pinelynn Rd
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Central School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
600 S Maple Ave
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Glen Rock Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
600 Harristown Road
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Glen Rock High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Hamilton Avenue
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Glen Rock, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Glen Rock, NJ include Alexander Hamilton School, Richard E Byrd School and Clara E Coleman School. Glen Rock has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public schools are located in Glen Rock?
6 public schools are located in Glen Rock.
What percentage of students in Glen Rock go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Glen Rock are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Glen Rock?
Glen Rock public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Glen Rock are often viewed compared to one another?

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