Top Rankings
Hoboken Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,724 students in Hoboken Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Hoboken Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% 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
5 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
2,724 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
245 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hoboken Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#175 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
23%
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
11%
% Hispanic
29%
35%
% Black
9%
14%
% White
48%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,619 is higher than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,018 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,619
$27,031
Spending / Student
$36,018
$25,924
Best Hoboken Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joseph F Brandt Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
215 Ninth Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3690
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3690
Gr: K-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Thomas G. Connors Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Monroe Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3680
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3680
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Willow Avenue
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3650
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3650
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Hoboken Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158 Fourth Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3750
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3750
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Hoboken High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Ninth & Clinton St
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3700
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hoboken Public School District?
Hoboken Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,724 students.
What is the rank of Hoboken Public School District?
Hoboken Public School District is ranked #183 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hoboken Public School District?
48% of Hoboken Public School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hoboken Public School District?
Hoboken 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 Hoboken Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,018 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
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