Top Rankings
Kearny School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,388 students in Kearny School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Kearny School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
5,388 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
485 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kearny School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#502 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
23%
Graduation Rate
91%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
11%
% Hispanic
69%
35%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
24%
37%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,837 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 $22,097 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$128 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$119 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,837
$27,031
Spending / Student
$22,097
$25,924
Best Kearny School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
733 Kearny Ave
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Schuyler Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
644 Forest St
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5105
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5105
Gr: PK-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
121 Beech St
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5095
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5095
Gr: 7-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
80 Belgrove Dr
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Davis Ave
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5020
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5020
Gr: PK-6 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
360 Belgrove Dr
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5090
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5090
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Kearny High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
336 Devon St
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5050
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,825 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kearny School District?
Kearny School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,388 students.
What is the rank of Kearny School District?
Kearny School District is ranked #508 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kearny School District?
69% of Kearny School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kearny School District?
Kearny School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Kearny School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,097 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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