Top Rankings
Fort Lee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,006 students in Fort Lee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Fort Lee School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
4,006 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
338 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fort Lee School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#98 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
23%
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
47%
11%
% Hispanic
21%
35%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
24%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,850 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,162 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$85 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,850
$27,031
Spending / Student
$21,162
$25,924
Best Fort Lee School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School No. 1
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
250 Hoym Street
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4620
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4620
Gr: K-4 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
School No. 3
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2405 Second Street
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4640
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4640
Gr: PK-4 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Lewis F. Cole Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
467 Stillwell Avenue
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4660
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4660
Gr: 5-8 | 1,227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
School No. 2
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2047 Jones Road
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4630
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4630
Gr: PK-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
School No. 4
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1193 Anderson Ave
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4650
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4650
Gr: K-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Fort Lee High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Lemoine Ave
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4675
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 585-4675
Gr: 9-12 | 1,170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fort Lee School District?
Fort Lee School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,006 students.
What is the rank of Fort Lee School District?
Fort Lee School District is ranked #97 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Lee School District?
47% of Fort Lee School District students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Lee School District?
Fort Lee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Fort Lee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,162 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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