For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 798 students in Little Ferry, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Little Ferry, NJ are Washington Elementary School and Memorial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Little Ferry, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Little Ferry have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Little Ferry, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 A Liberty St
Little Ferry, NJ 07643
(201) 641-6760
Little Ferry, NJ 07643
(201) 641-6760
Grades: PK-4
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Liberty St
Little Ferry, NJ 07643
(201) 641-6186
Little Ferry, NJ 07643
(201) 641-6186
Grades: 5-8
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Little Ferry, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Little Ferry, NJ include Washington Elementary School and Memorial Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Little Ferry?
2 public schools are located in Little Ferry.
What is the racial composition of students in Little Ferry?
Little Ferry public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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