Top Rankings
Hoboken Public 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 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,322 students in Hoboken 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 Hoboken Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
2,322 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
234 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Hoboken Public School District, which is ranked within the top 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#213 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
23%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.72
# American Indian Students
8 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
158 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
7%
10%
# Hispanic Students
797 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
33%
# Black Students
210 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
9%
15%
# White Students
1,069 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
46%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
275
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
262
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
250
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
230
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
178
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
160
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
156
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
126
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
127
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
137
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
170
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
112
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
105
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
8
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,613 is higher 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 $42,254 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$98 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$40,613
$27,145
Spending / Student
$42,254
$26,033
Best Hoboken Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joseph F Brandt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
215 Ninth Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3720
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3720
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #22.
Wallace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Willow Avenue
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3651
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3651
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas G. Connors Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Monroe Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3681
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3681
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Hoboken High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Ninth & Clinton Sts
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3701
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3701
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
Rank: #55.
Hoboken Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
158 Fourth Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3701
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 356-3701
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hoboken Public School District?
Hoboken Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,322 students.
What is the rank of Hoboken Public School District?
Hoboken Public School District is ranked #220 out of 648 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 Hoboken Public School District?
46% of Hoboken Public School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hoboken Public School District?
Hoboken Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Hoboken Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $42,254 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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