Upper Saddle River School District

395 West Saddle River Road
Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,112 students in Upper Saddle River School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Upper Saddle River School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
1,112 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Upper Saddle River School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#25 out of 648 school districts
(Top 5%)
76%
38%
82%
49%
41%
23%
(2022-23)
6.3%
16.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
11%
% Hispanic
10%
35%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
63%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,805 is higher than the state median of $27,048. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,362 is higher than the state median of $25,941. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,805
$27,048
Spending / Student
$26,362
$25,941

Best Upper Saddle River School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edith A. Bogert Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
391 W Saddle River Rd
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 961-6350
Gr: 3-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Emil A. Cavallini Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
392 W Saddle River Rd
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 961-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
391 W Saddle River Rd
Saddle River, NJ 07458
(201) 961-6300
Gr: PK-2 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Upper Saddle River School District?
Upper Saddle River School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,112 students.
What is the rank of Upper Saddle River School District?
Upper Saddle River School District is ranked #24 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Upper Saddle River School District?
63% of Upper Saddle River School District students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Upper Saddle River School District?
Upper Saddle River School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Upper Saddle River School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,362 is higher than the state median of $25,941. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,112 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 5% in NJ
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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