For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,376 students in West New York, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 238 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in West New York, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in West New York, NJ are Public School Number Two, Albio Sires Elementary School and West New York Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West New York, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in West New York have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West New York, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Public School Number Two
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Broadway
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4040
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4040
Gr: K-6 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Albio Sires Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Palisade Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4070
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4070
Gr: K-6 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
West New York Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 57th St
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4160
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4160
Gr: 7-8 | 1,087 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Harry L Bain
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Broadway
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4095
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4095
Gr: K-6 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Public School Number Five
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Hudson Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4080
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4080
Gr: K-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Public School Number One
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6129 Madison St
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4025
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4025
Gr: K-6 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Anna L. Klein
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 69th St
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 861-3100
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 861-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Public School Number Three
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 55th St
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4060
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4060
Gr: K-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Memorial High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Park Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4110
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4110
Gr: 9-12 | 2,345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
5204 Hudson Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4035
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4035
Gr: PK | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in West New York, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in West New York, NJ include Public School Number Two, Albio Sires Elementary School and West New York Middle School.
How many public schools are located in West New York?
10 public schools are located in West New York.
What percentage of students in West New York go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in West New York are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in West New York?
West New York public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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