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Kearny School District

172-174 Midland Avenue
Kearny, NJ 07032
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Kearny 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 7 public schools serving 5,340 students in Kearny School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
51爆料s in Kearny School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% 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
7 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
5,340 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
466 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kearny 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 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#502 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
38%
39%
49%
16%
23%
91%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
11%
% Hispanic
68%
34%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
25%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,051 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 $22,296 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
$128 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$119 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,051
$26,937
Spending / Student
$22,296
$25,834

Best Kearny School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
733 Kearny Ave
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Schuyler Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
644 Forest St
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5105
Gr: PK-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
121 Beech St
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5095
Gr: 7-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Belgrove Dr
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Davis Ave
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5020
Gr: PK-6 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
360 Belgrove Dr
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5090
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Kearny High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
336 Devon St
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,813 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kearny School District?
Kearny School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,340 students.
What is the rank of Kearny School District?
Kearny School District is ranked #511 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 Kearny School District?
68% of Kearny School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kearny School District?
Kearny School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Kearny School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,296 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: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,340 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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