Top Rankings
Kearny School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,044 students in Kearny School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Kearny School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
5,044 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
456 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Kearny School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#485 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Graduation Rate
83%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.71
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
147 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
3,298 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
32%
# Black Students
101 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
1,435 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
29%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
44 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
261
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
276
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
278
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
293
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
320
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
323
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
332
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
331
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
345
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
391
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
470
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
417
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
414
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
420
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
173
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,462 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,604 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$128 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$119 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,462
$27,348
Spending / Student
$23,604
$26,228
Best Kearny School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
121 Beech St
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5095
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5095
Grades: 7-8
| 752 students
Rank: #22.
Kearny High School
Math: 13% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
336 Devon St
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5050
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,742 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Math: 17% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
733 Kearny Ave
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 385 students
Rank: #44.
Schuyler Elementary School
Math: 11% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
644 Forest St
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5105
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5105
Grades: PK-6
| 410 students
Rank: #55.
'franklin Elementary School
Math: 9% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Davis Ave
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5020
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5020
Grades: PK-6
| 842 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
80 Belgrove Dr
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 474 students
Rank: #77.
Garfield Elementary School
Math: 9% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
360 Belgrove Dr
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5090
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5090
Grades: PK-6
| 439 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kearny School District?
Kearny School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,044 students.
What is the rank of Kearny School District?
Kearny School District is ranked #490 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kearny School District?
65% of Kearny School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kearny School District?
Kearny School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Kearny School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,604 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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