For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 312 students in Pohatcong Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Pohatcong Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,573 Schools
# Students
312 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pohatcong Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#410 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
18%
34%
% Black
6%
15%
% White
71%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,272 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,660 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,272
$26,931
Spending / Student
$29,660
$25,828
Best Pohatcong Township School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pohatcong Township School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Rte 519
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-8155
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-8155
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pohatcong Township School District?
Pohatcong Township School District manages 1 public schools serving 312 students.
What is the rank of Pohatcong Township School District?
Pohatcong Township School District is ranked #405 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 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 Pohatcong Township School District?
71% of Pohatcong Township School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pohatcong Township School District?
Pohatcong Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Pohatcong Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,660 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Recent Articles
10 Advantages of Public Education in 2025
Explore 10 key benefits of public education in 2025, with fresh statistics, expert insights, and real-world examples for parents and educators.
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on U.S. Public Schools (2025)
Explore how COVID-19 continues to affect U.S. public schools in 2025: learning losses, enrollment shifts, mental health, and recovery strategies.
