Top Rankings
North Arlington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,072 students in North Arlington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in North Arlington School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% 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
6 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
2,072 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Arlington 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#279 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
23%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
48%
34%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
45%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,567 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,150 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,567
$26,931
Spending / Student
$17,150
$25,828
Best North Arlington School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Susan B. Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Beech Street
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
175 Albert Street
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Prospect Avenue
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Grades: K-5
| 169 students
Rank: #44.
Veterans Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
191 Rutherford Place
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 458 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Webster Street
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
North Arlington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
222 Ridge Road
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 645 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Arlington School District?
North Arlington School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,072 students.
What is the rank of North Arlington School District?
North Arlington School District is ranked #283 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Arlington School District?
48% of North Arlington School District students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 4% 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 North Arlington School District?
North Arlington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is North Arlington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,150 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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