Top Rankings
Paramus Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,635 students in Paramus Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Paramus Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
3,635 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
330 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Paramus Public 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#204 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.71
# American Indian Students
11 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,090 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
30%
10%
# Hispanic Students
586 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
32%
# Black Students
77 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
1,741 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
48%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
117 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
236
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
219
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
212
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
258
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
236
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
250
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
297
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
274
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
293
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
270
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
252
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
281
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
328
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
140
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,828 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,760 is higher than the state median of $26,228. 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
$31,828
$27,348
Spending / Student
$29,760
$26,228
Best Paramus Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
241 West Midland Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: K-4
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Ridge Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
345 Lockwood Drive
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: K-4
| 365 students
Rank: #33.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
East 203 Midland Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: PK-4
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
Paramus High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
99 East Century Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,205 students
Rank: #55.
East Brook Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
190 Spring Valley Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: 5-8
| 600 students
Rank: #66.
West Brook Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
560 Roosevelt Boulevard
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: 5-8
| 551 students
Rank: #77.
Stony Lane Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
W 110 Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: K-4
| 193 students
Rank: #88.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 E. Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Grades: PK-4
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paramus Public School District?
Paramus Public School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,635 students.
What is the rank of Paramus Public School District?
Paramus Public School District is ranked #202 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), 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?
48% of Paramus Public School District students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 $29,760 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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