Top Rankings
Nutley 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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,222 students in Nutley Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Nutley Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% 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
7 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
4,222 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
328 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Nutley Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 78% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#181 out of 650 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
23%
Graduation Rate
78%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.72
# American Indian Students
13 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
507 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
12%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,293 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
34%
# Black Students
134 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
2,124 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
50%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
145 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
207
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
327
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
304
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
314
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
328
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
317
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
307
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
303
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
324
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
301
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
308
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
292
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
319
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
271
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,420 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,640 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,420
$26,931
Spending / Student
$20,640
$25,828
Best Nutley Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Washington Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8887
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8887
Grades: PK-6
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
Yantacaw School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Yantacaw Place
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8891
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8891
Grades: K-6
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Garden School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
59 S Spring Garden Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8896
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8896
Grades: PK-6
| 553 students
Rank: #44.
Radcliffe School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
379 Bloomfield Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 667-8819
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 667-8819
Grades: PK-6
| 349 students
Rank: #55.
Nutley High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Franklin Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8824
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8824
Grades: 9-12
| 1,190 students
Rank: #66.
John H. Walker Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 Franklin Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8869
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8869
Grades: 7-8
| 625 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Harrison St
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8882
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8882
Grades: PK-6
| 447 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nutley Public School District?
Nutley Public School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,222 students.
What is the rank of Nutley Public School District?
Nutley Public School District is ranked #187 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) 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 Nutley Public School District?
50% of Nutley Public School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nutley Public School District?
Nutley Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Nutley Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,640 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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