Secaucus School District

685 Fifth Street
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Secaucus School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,128 students in Secaucus School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Secaucus School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
2,128 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Secaucus School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 642 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 80-84% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#317 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
39%
38%
52%
49%
22%
23%
(21-22)
80-84%
85%
(2022-23)
12.1%
16.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
32%
11%
% Hispanic
38%
35%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
24%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,011 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,048. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,913 is less than the state median of $25,941. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,011
$27,048
Spending / Student
$21,913
$25,941

Best Secaucus School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarendon School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
685 Fifth St
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2012
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Secaucus Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11 Mill Ridge Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2025
Gr: 6-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Huber Street School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1520 Paterson Plank Rd
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2055
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Secaucus High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11 Mill Ridge Road
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 974-2033
Gr: 9-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Secaucus School District?
Secaucus School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,128 students.
What is the rank of Secaucus School District?
Secaucus School District is ranked #319 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Secaucus School District?
38% of Secaucus School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Secaucus School District?
Secaucus School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Secaucus School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,913 is less than the state median of $25,941. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,128 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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