For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,836 students in Saddle Brook School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Saddle Brook School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% 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
1,836 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Saddle Brook 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 70-74% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#380 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)70-74%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
11%
% Hispanic
34%
35%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
53%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,562 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 $22,288 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,562
$27,031
Spending / Student
$22,288
$25,924
Best Saddle Brook School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salome H. Long Memorial School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
260 Floral Lane
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 843-1142
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 843-1142
Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Saddle Brook Middle/high School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
355 Mayhill Street
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 843-2880
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 843-2880
Gr: 7-12 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Franklin School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 Caldwell Avenue
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 843-1142
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 843-1142
Gr: K-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Helen I. Smith School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 Cambridge Avenue
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 843-1142
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 843-1142
Gr: K-6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington School
Special Education School
225 Market Street
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 843-6740
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
(201) 843-6740
Gr: PK | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saddle Brook School District?
Saddle Brook School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,836 students.
What is the rank of Saddle Brook School District?
Saddle Brook School District is ranked #372 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Saddle Brook School District?
53% of Saddle Brook School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saddle Brook School District?
Saddle Brook School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Saddle Brook School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,288 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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