Top Rankings
New Providence School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,264 students in New Providence School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in New Providence School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
2,264 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Providence School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 648 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
23%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
85%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)4.7%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
23%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
13%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
58%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,381 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,292 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$60 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,381
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$26,292
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best New Providence School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salt Brook School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
40 Maple St
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-7100
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-7100
Gr: K-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Allen W. Roberts School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
80 Jones Dr
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-4707
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-4707
Gr: PK-6 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
New Providence Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35 Pioneer Drive
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-9161
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-9161
Gr: 7-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
New Providence High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Pioneer Dr
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-4700
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Providence School District?
New Providence School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,264 students.
What is the rank of New Providence School District?
New Providence School District is ranked #35 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Providence School District?
58% of New Providence School District students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Providence School District?
New Providence School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is New Providence School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,292 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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