For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,606 students in Lyndhurst Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Lyndhurst Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
2,606 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lyndhurst Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#375 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
23%
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
45%
35%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
44%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,672 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,196 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,672
$27,031
Spending / Student
$24,196
$25,924
Best Lyndhurst Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
336 Lake Ave.
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2065
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2065
Gr: 3-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 Stuyvesant Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2068
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2068
Gr: 3-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Lyndhurst High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Weart Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2100
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Memorial School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 New York Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 438-6390
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 438-6390
Gr: PK-2 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Lyndhurst Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
625 Page Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 438-5683
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 438-5683
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Franklin School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
360 Stuyvesant Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2077
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2077
Gr: K-2 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Washington School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
709 Ridge Rd
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2072
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2072
Gr: PK-2 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Columbus School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 Lake Ave
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2075
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 896-2075
Gr: K-2 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
862 Valley Brook Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 507-0938
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
(201) 507-0938
Gr: PK | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lyndhurst Public School District?
Lyndhurst Public School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,606 students.
What is the rank of Lyndhurst Public School District?
Lyndhurst Public School District is ranked #371 out of 642 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 Lyndhurst Public School District?
45% of Lyndhurst Public School District students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lyndhurst Public School District?
Lyndhurst Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Lyndhurst Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,196 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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