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Best East Rutherford Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,640 students in East Rutherford, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 187 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in East Rutherford, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in East Rutherford, NJ are Mckenzie School, Henry P. Becton Regional High School and Alfred S. Faust Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Rutherford, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in East Rutherford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in East Rutherford, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckenzie School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
125 Carlton Avenue
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 531-1235
Gr: PK-3 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Henry P. Becton Regional High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
120 Paterson Avenue
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 935-3007
Gr: 9-12 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Alfred S. Faust Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Uhland Street
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 804-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln School
258 Grove Street
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 636-7340
Gr: 4-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in East Rutherford, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in East Rutherford, NJ include Mckenzie School, Henry P. Becton Regional High School and Alfred S. Faust Middle School.
How many public schools are located in East Rutherford?
4 public schools are located in East Rutherford.
What percentage of students in East Rutherford go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in East Rutherford are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Rutherford?
East Rutherford public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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