North Arlington School District

222 Ridge Road
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,988 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 39% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,553 Schools
# Students
1,988 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

North Arlington School District, which is ranked within the top 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#291 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

39%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

56%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

19%
23%
92%
90.5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
8.7%
16.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.72

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
11%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
49%
35%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

% White
43%
37%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,859 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,996 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$42,853 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$48 MM
$42,028 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$24,859
$31,633

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$23,996
$31,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best North Arlington School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Susan B. Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45 Beech Street
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
175 Albert Street
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
50 Webster Street
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
North Arlington High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
222 Ridge Road
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Prospect Avenue
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Gr: K-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Veterans Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
191 Rutherford Place
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Arlington School District?
North Arlington School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,988 students.
What is the rank of North Arlington School District?
North Arlington School District is ranked #283 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 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 North Arlington School District?
49% of North Arlington School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% 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 12:1, which is equal to 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 $23,996 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,988 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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