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Best Paramus Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 5,154 students in Paramus, NJ (there are 15 private schools, serving 5,006 private students). 48% of all K-12 students in Paramus, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Paramus, NJ are Applied Technology High School, Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology and Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paramus, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Paramus have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Paramus, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Applied Technology High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Bergen County Institute For Science And Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
162 Knickerbocker Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 97:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
East 203 Midland Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Gr: PK-4 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Stony Lane Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
W 110 Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Gr: K-4 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
145 E. Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Gr: PK-4 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ridge Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
345 Lockwood Drive
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Gr: K-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
241 West Midland Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Gr: K-4 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
East Brook Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
190 Spring Valley Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Gr: 5-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Autistic Continuum
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
West Brook Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
560 Roosevelt Boulevard
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Gr: 5-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Continuum
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Paramus High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
99 East Century Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,153 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
E.285 Pascack Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
Behavioral Continuum
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Bergen Co Jdc
Alternative School
296 E Ridgewood Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 599-6185
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bergen Regional School
Alternative School
374 E Ridgewood Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 261-6230
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Life Skills Continuum
Special Education School
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Multiple Disabilities Continuum
Special Education School
540 Farview Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
N. A. Bleshman Regional Day School
Special Education School
333 East Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 343-6000
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Paramus, NJ?
How many public schools are located in Paramus?
19 public schools are located in Paramus.
What percentage of students in Paramus go to public school?
48% of all K-12 students in Paramus are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Paramus?
Paramus public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Paramus are often viewed compared to one another?

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