For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,988 students in North Arlington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in North Arlington School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% 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
6 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
1,988 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Arlington 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#291 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
23%
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
49%
35%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
43%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,394 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 $17,875 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,394
$27,031
Spending / Student
$17,875
$25,924
Best North Arlington School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Susan B. Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Beech Street
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
175 Albert Street
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Webster Street
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
North Arlington High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 Ridge Road
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Prospect Avenue
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Gr: K-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Veterans Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
191 Rutherford Place
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Arlington School District?
North Arlington School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,988 students.
What is the rank of North Arlington School District?
North Arlington School District is ranked #283 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.
What is the racial composition of students in North Arlington School District?
49% of North Arlington School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Arlington School District?
North Arlington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is North Arlington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,875 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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