Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Zane North Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zane North Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Zane North Elementary School's student population of 170 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Zane North Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zane North Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#179 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
23%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%

Hispanic
10%
34%

Black
7%
15%

White
79%
38%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
32%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zane North Elementary School's ranking?
Zane North Elementary School is ranked #179 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Zane North Elementary School often compared to?
Zane North Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William P Tatem Elementary School, James A. Garfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Zane North Elementary School?
170 students attend Zane North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Zane North Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zane North Elementary School?
Zane North Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Zane North Elementary School offer ?
Zane North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Zane North Elementary School part of?
Zane North Elementary School is part of Collingswood Public School District.
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