For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,222 students in Nutley, NJ (there are , serving 943 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Nutley, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Nutley, NJ are Washington School, Yantacaw School and Spring Garden School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nutley, NJ public schools 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). Schools in Nutley have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nutley, NJ (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
What are the top ranked public schools in Nutley, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Nutley, NJ include Washington School, Yantacaw School and Spring Garden School.
How many public schools are located in Nutley?
7 public schools are located in Nutley.
What percentage of students in Nutley go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Nutley are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nutley?
Nutley public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Nutley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Nutley include: Lincoln School vs. Radcliffe School, Yantacaw School vs. Spring Garden School, Radcliffe School vs. Spring Garden School
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