Top Rankings
Emerson Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,059 students in Emerson Public 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 Emerson Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
1,059 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Emerson Public 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#199 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
23%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
91 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
9%
10%
# Hispanic Students
236 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
34%
# Black Students
18 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
656 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
62%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
59
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
80
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
85
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
79
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
75
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
79
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
86
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
70
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
94
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
69
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
77
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
67
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
64
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
75
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,431 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 $29,168 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,431
$26,931
Spending / Student
$29,168
$25,828
Best Emerson Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patrick M Villano School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 Linwood Avenue
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 262-4049
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 262-4049
Grades: 4-6
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Memorial School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Haines Avenue
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 599-7580
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 599-7580
Grades: PK-3
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
Emerson Jr Sr High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
131 Main Street
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 262-4447
Emerson, NJ 07630
(201) 262-4447
Grades: 7-12
| 446 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Emerson Public School District?
Emerson Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,059 students.
What is the rank of Emerson Public School District?
Emerson Public School District is ranked #200 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Emerson Public School District?
62% of Emerson Public School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Emerson Public School District?
Emerson Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Emerson Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,168 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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