Top Rankings
Westfield Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,838 students in Westfield Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Westfield Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
10 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
5,838 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
499 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Westfield Public School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 96% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 648 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
23%
Graduation Rate
96%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)3.5%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
9%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
2%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
73%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,721 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,672 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$156 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$150 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$26,721
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$25,672
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Westfield Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
900 St. Marks Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4600
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4600
Gr: 1-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Boulevard
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4490
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4490
Gr: 1-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Prospect Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4590
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4590
Gr: 1-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Linden Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4605
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4605
Gr: 1-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Westfield Senior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
550 Dorian Road
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4500
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,776 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Tamaques Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
641 Willow Grove Road
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4580
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4580
Gr: 1-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Roosevelt Intermediate School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Clark Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4560
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4560
Gr: 6-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Thomas Edison Intermediate School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Rahway Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4470
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4470
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 First Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4555
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4555
Gr: 1-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
728 Westfield Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4455
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4455
Gr: PK-K | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westfield Public School District?
Westfield Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,838 students.
What is the rank of Westfield Public School District?
Westfield Public School District is ranked #57 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westfield Public School District?
73% of Westfield Public School District students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% 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 Westfield Public School District?
Westfield Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Westfield Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,672 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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