Top Rankings
Ramsey School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,563 students in Ramsey School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Ramsey School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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
5 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
2,563 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
252 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Ramsey School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#102 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
211 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
8%
10%
# Hispanic Students
248 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
32%
# Black Students
48 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
1,966 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
77%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
85 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
151
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
173
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
139
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
166
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
191
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
182
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
205
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
221
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
210
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
191
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
193
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
203
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
232
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
65
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,719 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,442 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$88 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,719
$27,348
Spending / Student
$34,442
$26,228
Best Ramsey School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary A. Hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 Hubbard Lane
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2301
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2301
Grades: PK-3
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
John Y Dater Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 School Street
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2325
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2325
Grades: 4-5
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Island Avenue
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2336
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2336
Grades: PK-3
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Eric S. Smith Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Monroe Street
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2313
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2313
Grades: 6-8
| 647 students
Rank: #55.
Ramsey High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
256 E Main Street
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2300
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 828 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ramsey School District?
Ramsey School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,563 students.
What is the rank of Ramsey School District?
Ramsey School District is ranked #103 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ramsey School District?
77% of Ramsey School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ramsey School District?
Ramsey School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Ramsey School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,442 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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