Top Rankings
Hoboken Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,572 students in Hoboken Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Hoboken Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
2,572 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
239 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hoboken Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#213 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
23%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
10%
% Hispanic
32%
34%
% Black
9%
15%
% White
47%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,665 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,147 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,665
$26,931
Spending / Student
$38,147
$25,828
Best Hoboken Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joseph F Brandt Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
215 Ninth Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3690
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3690
Grades: K-5
| 611 students
Rank: #22.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Willow Avenue
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3650
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3650
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas G. Connors Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Monroe Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3680
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3680
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: #44.
Hoboken High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Ninth & Clinton Sts
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3700
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 607 students
Rank: #55.
Hoboken Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
158 Fourth Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3750
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3750
Grades: 6-8
| 432 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hoboken Public School District?
Hoboken Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,572 students.
What is the rank of Hoboken Public School District?
Hoboken Public School District is ranked #220 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hoboken Public School District?
47% of Hoboken Public School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hoboken Public School District?
Hoboken Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Hoboken Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,147 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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