For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 784 students in Norwood, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 65 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Norwood, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in Norwood, NJ is Norwood Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwood, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Norwood have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Norwood, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norwood Public School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
177 Summit St
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 768-6363
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 768-6363
Grades: PK-8
| 580 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Valley Central
Special Education School
200 Summit Street
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 767-7224
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 767-7224
Grades: PK-12
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Norwood, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Norwood, NJ include Norwood Public School.
How many public schools are located in Norwood?
2 public schools are located in Norwood.
What percentage of students in Norwood go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Norwood are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Norwood?
Norwood public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
What is Project-Based Learning?
Project-based learning has been highly touted by some educators as a viable option to traditional learning models. We’ll take a look at what project-based learning is and why it is getting so much attention today.
What is an Online High School
Find information about Online High Schools - what they are and how they work.
“Smart Snacks” Standards Coming to School Vending Machines Nationwide
We explore new federal regulations that will ban junk food from public schools. This means no more sweets and soda in cafeteria lines, vending machines and snacks sold in other locations around the schools.