For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,438 students in Allendale, NJ. Allendale has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
The top ranked public schools in Allendale, NJ are Brookside School, Hillside Elementary School and Northern Highlands Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allendale, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Allendale have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Allendale, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brookside School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Brookside Avenue
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-2020
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-2020
Grades: 4-8
| 525 students
Rank: #22.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
89 Hillsdale Avenue
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-2020
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-2020
Grades: PK-3
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
Northern Highlands Regional High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
298 Hillside Ave
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-8700
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,261 students
Rank: #44.
Bergen Arts And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Macarthur Avenue
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 773-9140
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 773-9140
Grades: K-12
| 1,280 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Allendale, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Allendale, NJ include Brookside School, Hillside Elementary School and Northern Highlands Regional High School. Allendale has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public schools are located in Allendale?
4 public schools are located in Allendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Allendale?
Allendale public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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