Top Rankings
Paramus Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,560 students in Paramus 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 Schools in Paramus Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
3,560 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
335 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paramus Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 646 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 95% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#186 out of 650 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)56%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
23%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
30%
10%
% Hispanic
18%
34%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
45%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,498 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,387 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$116 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$108 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,498
$26,931
Spending / Student
$30,387
$25,828
Best Paramus Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
East 203 Midland Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: PK-4
| 295 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
145 E. Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: PK-4
| 294 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ridge Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 Lockwood Drive
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: K-4
| 343 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
241 West Midland Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: K-4
| 193 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Stony Lane Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W 110 Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: K-4
| 201 students
Rank: #66.
East Brook Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
190 Spring Valley Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: 5-8
| 592 students
Rank: #77.
West Brook Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
560 Roosevelt Boulevard
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: 5-8
| 517 students
Rank: #88.
Paramus High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 East Century Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paramus Public School District?
Paramus Public School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,560 students.
What is the rank of Paramus Public School District?
Paramus Public School District is ranked #183 out of 646 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paramus Public School District?
45% of Paramus Public School District students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paramus Public School District?
Paramus Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Paramus Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,387 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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