Top Rankings
Lodi School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,082 students in Lodi 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 Lodi School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% 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
3,082 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
238 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lodi School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#196 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
23%
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
11%
% Hispanic
63%
35%
% Black
7%
14%
% White
21%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,382 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 $23,321 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,382
$27,031
Spending / Student
$23,321
$25,924
Best Lodi School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Columbus School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
370 Westervelt Place
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 478-0514
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 478-0514
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Hilltop School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Kipp Avenue
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 778-1213
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 778-1213
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 Passaic Avenue
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-8511
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-8511
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Wilson School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 Union Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 473-8189
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 473-8189
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
75 First Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 478-8662
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 478-8662
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Washington School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 N Main Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-8513
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 777-8513
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Lodi High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
99 Putnam Street
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 478-6100
Lodi, NJ 07644
(973) 478-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lodi School District?
Lodi School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,082 students.
What is the rank of Lodi School District?
Lodi School District is ranked #194 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lodi School District?
63% of Lodi School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lodi School District?
Lodi School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Lodi School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,321 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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