For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,381 students in West New York, NJ (there are , serving 238 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in West New York, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in West New York, NJ are Public School Number Two, West New York Middle School and Harry L Bain. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West New York, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in West New York have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West New York, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Public School Number Two
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Broadway
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4040
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4040
Grades: K-6
| 638 students
Rank: #22.
West New York Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 57th St
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4160
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4160
Grades: 7-8
| 1,078 students
Rank: #33.
Harry L Bain
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Broadway
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4095
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4095
Grades: K-6
| 632 students
Rank: #44.
Anna L. Klein
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 69th St
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 861-3100
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 861-3100
Grades: PK-8
| 972 students
Rank: #55.
Public School Number One
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6129 Madison St
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4025
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4025
Grades: K-6
| 792 students
Rank: #66.
Albio Sires Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Palisade Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4070
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4070
Grades: K-6
| 513 students
Rank: #77.
Public School Number Five
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Hudson Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4080
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4080
Grades: K-6
| 538 students
Rank: #88.
Memorial High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Park Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4110
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4110
Grades: 9-12
| 2,300 students
Rank: #99.
Robert Menendez Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 55th St
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4060
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4060
Grades: K-6
| 515 students
Rank: n/an/a
5204 Hudson Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4035
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4035
Grades: PK
| 403 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West New York, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in West New York, NJ include Public School Number Two, West New York Middle School and Harry L Bain.
How many public schools are located in West New York?
10 public schools are located in West New York.
What percentage of students in West New York go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in West New York are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in West New York?
West New York public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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