Top Rankings
Northvale Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 540 students in Northvale Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Northvale Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% 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
1 School
2,555 Schools
# Students
540 Students
1,354,910 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
116,314 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northvale Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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
#149 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)8.3%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
40%
11%
% Hispanic
15%
35%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
39%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,550 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,044. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,024 is less than the state median of $25,936. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,550
$27,044
Spending / Student
$24,024
$25,936
Best Northvale Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northvale Public School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
441 Tappan Road
Northvale, NJ 07647
(201) 768-8484
Northvale, NJ 07647
(201) 768-8484
Gr: PK-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northvale Public School District?
Northvale Public School District manages 1 public schools serving 540 students.
What is the rank of Northvale Public School District?
Northvale Public School District is ranked #147 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Northvale Public School District?
40% of Northvale Public School District students are Asian, 39% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northvale Public School District?
Northvale 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 Northvale Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,024 is less than the state median of $25,936. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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