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North Bergen School District

7317 Kennedy Blvd
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

North Bergen 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 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,114 students in North Bergen School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in North Bergen School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
7,114 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
554 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

North Bergen School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#502 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
38%
39%
49%
11%
23%
80%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
11%
% Hispanic
90%
34%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
7%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,218 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,498 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$165 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$153 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,218
$26,937
Spending / Student
$21,498
$25,834

Best North Bergen School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7407 Hudson Ave
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2900
Gr: 1-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 83rd Street
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2880
Gr: 1-8 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1206 63rd St
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2850
Gr: PK-8 | 1,209 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3110 Liberty Ave
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 974-7020
Gr: K-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5211 Columbia Avenue
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 974-7007
Gr: 1-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1210 Eleventh St
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 974-7000
Gr: 1-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
North Bergen High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7417 Kennedy Blvd
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Polk Street School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7111 Polk Street
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 295-2920
Gr: K-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Bergen School District?
North Bergen School District manages 8 public schools serving 7,114 students.
What is the rank of North Bergen School District?
North Bergen School District is ranked #509 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 North Bergen School District?
90% of North Bergen School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Bergen School District?
North Bergen School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is North Bergen School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,498 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,114 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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