Top Rankings
Ramsey School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,310 students in Ramsey School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Ramsey School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
2,310 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
246 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ramsey School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#88 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
23%
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
11%
% Hispanic
12%
35%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
75%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,193 is higher than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,214 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$88 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,193
$27,031
Spending / Student
$38,214
$25,924
Best Ramsey School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Y Dater Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 School Street
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2325
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2325
Gr: 4-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Eric S. Smith Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Monroe Street
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2313
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2313
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Mary A. Hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Hubbard Lane
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2301
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2301
Gr: PK-3 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Ramsey High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
256 E Main Street
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2300
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Island Avenue
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2336
Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 785-2336
Gr: PK-3 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ramsey School District?
Ramsey School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,310 students.
What is the rank of Ramsey School District?
Ramsey School District is ranked #86 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ramsey School District?
75% of Ramsey School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ramsey School District?
Ramsey School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Ramsey School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,214 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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