For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 822 students in Little Ferry Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Little Ferry Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
822 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Little Ferry Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#371 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.3%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
53%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
25%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,007 is higher than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,275 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$31 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$39,007
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$37,275
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Little Ferry Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 31% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Little Ferry Public School District?
Little Ferry Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 822 students.
What is the rank of Little Ferry Public School District?
Little Ferry Public School District is ranked #368 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Little Ferry Public School District?
53% of Little Ferry Public School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Little Ferry Public School District?
Little Ferry Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Little Ferry Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,275 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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