For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,786 students in Palisades Park School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Palisades Park School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% 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
3 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
1,786 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Palisades Park 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 77% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#478 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
23%
Graduation Rate
77%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
11%
% Hispanic
71%
35%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
6%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,396 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 $17,867 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,396
$27,031
Spending / Student
$17,867
$25,924
Best Palisades Park School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Glen Ave
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 947-3556
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 947-3556
Gr: 1-6 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Palisades Park Jr-sr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Veterans Plaza
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 941-1100
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 941-1100
Gr: 7-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
270 First Street
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 947-2761
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 947-2761
Gr: PK-K | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palisades Park School District?
Palisades Park School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,786 students.
What is the rank of Palisades Park School District?
Palisades Park School District is ranked #483 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 Palisades Park School District?
71% of Palisades Park School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palisades Park School District?
Palisades Park School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Palisades Park School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,867 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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