Top Rankings
Edgewater School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 676 students in Edgewater School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Edgewater School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
676 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Edgewater School District, which is ranked within the top 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.
Overall District Rank
#206 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
293 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
43%
10%
# Hispanic Students
126 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
34%
# Black Students
26 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
199 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
29%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
49
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
88
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
84
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
99
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
82
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
72
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
90
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $52,124 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,423 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$52,124
$26,931
Spending / Student
$38,423
$25,828
Best Edgewater School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eleanor Van Gelder
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
251 Undercliff Ave
Edgewater, NJ 07020
(201) 945-4106
Edgewater, NJ 07020
(201) 945-4106
Grades: 3-6
| 356 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 Undercliff Ave
Edgewater, NJ 07020
(201) 945-4106
Edgewater, NJ 07020
(201) 945-4106
Grades: PK-2
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Edgewater School District?
Edgewater School District manages 2 public schools serving 676 students.
What is the rank of Edgewater School District?
Edgewater School District is ranked #203 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Edgewater School District?
43% of Edgewater School District students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Edgewater School District?
Edgewater School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Edgewater School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,423 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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