Top Rankings
Livingston Board Of Education School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,433 students in Livingston Board Of Education School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
51±¬ÁÏs in Livingston Board Of Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 49% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Livingston Board Of Education School District are Harrison Elementary School, Mount Pleasant Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Livingston Board Of Education School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
6,433 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
538 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Livingston Board Of Education School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 648 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
23%
Graduation Rate
98%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
43%
10%
% Hispanic
6%
34%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
43%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,859 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,002 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$154 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$142 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,859
$26,931
Spending / Student
$22,002
$25,828
Best Livingston Board Of Education School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
148 North Livingston Ave
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11 Broadlawn Dr
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
98 Belmont Drive
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Gr: K-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Burnet Hill Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25 Byron Place
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
67 Martin Rd
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20 Foxcroft Dr
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Gr: 7-8 | 1,004 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Mount Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11 Broadlawn Dr
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Gr: 6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Riker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
31 Blackstone Dr
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Gr: K-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Livingston High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Robert Harp Drive
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Livingston Board Of Education School District?
Livingston Board Of Education School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,433 students.
What is the rank of Livingston Board Of Education School District?
Livingston Board Of Education School District is ranked #43 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston Board Of Education School District?
43% of Livingston Board Of Education School District students are Asian, 43% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Livingston Board Of Education School District?
Livingston Board Of Education School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Livingston Board Of Education School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,002 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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