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Garfield Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,709 students in Garfield Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Garfield Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
4,709 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
438 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Garfield Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 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 72% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#435 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Graduation Rate
72%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
54 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,612 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
55%
33%
# Black Students
365 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
8%
15%
# White Students
1,630 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
35%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
506
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
325
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
295
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
303
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
266
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
284
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
264
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
284
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
264
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
302
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
307
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
251
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
279
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
247
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
532
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,189 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,801 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$133 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$126 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,189
$27,145
Spending / Student
$26,801
$26,033
Best Garfield Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodrow Wilson School #5
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5035
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5035
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
James Madison School #10
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 Lincoln Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(862) 306-7190
Garfield, NJ 07026
(862) 306-7190
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Irving School #4
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Madonna Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5034
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5034
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson School #9
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
62 Alpine Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5039
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5039
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #55.
Christopher Columbus School #8
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
147 Cedar Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5038
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5038
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt School #7
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Lincoln Pl
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5037
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5037
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #77.
Garfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Palisade Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5010
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,199 students
Rank: #88.
Abraham Lincoln School #6
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Palisade Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5036
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5036
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #99.
Garfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Lanza Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7020
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7020
Grades: 6-8
| 973 students
Rank: n/an/a
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center
Magnet School
241 Ray Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 253-6615
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 253-6615
Grades: PK
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart
Magnet School
541 Midland Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 772-0016
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 772-0016
Grades: PK
| 100 students
Rank: n/an/a
Garfield Public Preschool Annex
Magnet School
464 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7470
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7470
Grades: PK
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Garfield Public School District?
Garfield Public School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,709 students.
What is the rank of Garfield Public School District?
Garfield Public School District is ranked #430 out of 648 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield Public School District?
55% of Garfield Public School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garfield Public School District?
Garfield 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 Garfield Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,801 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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