Top Rankings
Carteret Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,926 students in Carteret Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Carteret Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
3,926 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
317 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Carteret Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#529 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
23%
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
# American Indian Students
12 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
912 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
23%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,877 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
34%
# Black Students
663 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
17%
15%
# White Students
357 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
9%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
98 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
225
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
286
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
258
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
278
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
287
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
257
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
281
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
286
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
282
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
304
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
294
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
299
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
281
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
308
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,223 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,101 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,223
$26,931
Spending / Student
$22,101
$25,828
Best Carteret Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
83 Post Blvd
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Grades: PK-4
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Nathan Hale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
678 Roosevelt Avenue
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Grades: PK-4
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Carteret Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Carteret Avenue
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Grades: 5-6
| 567 students
Rank: #44.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Carteret Avenue
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Grades: PK-4
| 625 students
Rank: #55.
Carteret High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
199 Washington Avenue
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Grades: 9-12
| 1,182 students
Rank: n/an/a
195 Washington Ave
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Grades: 7-8
| 586 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carteret Public School District?
Carteret Public School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,926 students.
What is the rank of Carteret Public School District?
Carteret Public School District is ranked #528 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carteret Public School District?
48% of Carteret Public School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carteret Public School District?
Carteret Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Carteret Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,101 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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