Top Rankings
Glen Rock Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,590 students in Glen Rock Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Glen Rock Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 49% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Glen Rock Public School District are Alexander Hamilton School, Clara E Coleman School and Richard Byrd. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Glen Rock Public School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
2,590 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
218 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Glen Rock Public School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 650 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
23%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
519 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
20%
10%
# Hispanic Students
158 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
33%
# Black Students
19 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,780 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
69%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
112 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
169
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
193
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
215
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
224
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
207
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
209
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
212
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
191
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
213
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
207
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
177
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
175
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
166
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
32
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,840 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,841 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,840
$27,145
Spending / Student
$25,841
$26,033
Best Glen Rock Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alexander Hamilton School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
380 Harristown Road
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Clara E Coleman School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Pinelynn Rd
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Richard Byrd
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
640 Doremus Ave
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
Rank: #44.
Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 S Maple Ave
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #55.
Glen Rock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Harristown Road
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 621 students
Rank: #66.
Glen Rock High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Hamilton Avenue
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
(201) 445-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 729 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glen Rock Public School District?
Glen Rock Public School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,590 students.
What is the rank of Glen Rock Public School District?
Glen Rock Public School District is ranked #42 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glen Rock Public School District?
69% of Glen Rock Public School District students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glen Rock Public School District?
Glen Rock 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 Glen Rock Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,841 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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