Top Rankings
Phillipsburg School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,885 students in Phillipsburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Phillipsburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% 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
5 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
3,885 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
357 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Phillipsburg School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 77% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#541 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
23%
Graduation Rate
77%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
82 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
979 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
34%
# Black Students
824 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
21%
15%
# White Students
1,728 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
45%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
263 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
242
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
228
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
184
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
213
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
187
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
202
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
197
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
201
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
206
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
226
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
428
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
441
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
438
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
492
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,879 in this school district is less 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 $22,503 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,879
$26,931
Spending / Student
$22,503
$25,828
Best Phillipsburg School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phillipsburg High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Stateliner Blvd.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,799 students
Rank: #22.
Phillipsburg Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hillcrest Blvd.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: #33.
Phillipsburg Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Warren Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Grades: 3-5
| 586 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Green Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Grades: K-2
| 397 students
Rank: n/an/a
459 Center Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3010
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3010
Grades: PK-1
| 470 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phillipsburg School District?
Phillipsburg School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,885 students.
What is the rank of Phillipsburg School District?
Phillipsburg School District is ranked #540 out of 646 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Phillipsburg School District?
45% of Phillipsburg School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phillipsburg School District?
Phillipsburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Phillipsburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,503 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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