Top Rankings
Summit 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 10%)
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 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,987 students in Summit 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 Summit Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 49% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Summit Public School District are Lincoln-hubbard Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Summit Public School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New Jersey.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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
3,987 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
365 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Summit 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
#42 out of 648 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
23%
Graduation Rate
96%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
11%
% Hispanic
19%
35%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
60%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,678 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,656 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$90 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,678
$27,031
Spending / Student
$22,656
$25,924
Best Summit Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln-hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
52 Woodland Ave
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1333
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1333
Gr: 1-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
136 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 277-2613
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 277-2613
Gr: 1-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
507 Morris Ave
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-0817
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-0817
Gr: 1-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Brayton Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
89 Tulip Street
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1276
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1276
Gr: 1-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Summit High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
125 Kent Place Blvd
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1494
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1494
Gr: 9-12 | 1,198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
272 Morris Ave
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1190
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1190
Gr: 6-8 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 Ashwood Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-3807
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-3807
Gr: 1-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
110 Ashwood Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07091
(908) 918-2160
Westfield, NJ 07091
(908) 918-2160
Gr: PK-K | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
14 Beekman Terrace
Westfield, NJ 07091
(908) 918-2134
Westfield, NJ 07091
(908) 918-2134
Gr: PK-K | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Summit Public School District?
Summit Public School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,987 students.
What is the rank of Summit Public School District?
Summit Public School District is ranked #42 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 10%), 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 Summit Public School District?
60% of Summit Public School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Summit Public School District?
Summit Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Summit Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,656 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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