For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,015 students in Roselle Park 51±¬ÁÏ District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
51±¬ÁÏs in Roselle Park 51±¬ÁÏ District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% 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
5 Schools
2,569 Schools
# Students
2,015 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Roselle Park 51±¬ÁÏ 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#404 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
23%
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
11%
% Hispanic
57%
34%
% Black
10%
14%
% White
27%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,073 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,713 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,073
$26,940
Spending / Student
$21,713
$25,837
Best Roselle Park 51±¬ÁÏ District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
375 E Grant Ave
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
(908) 245-1886
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
(908) 245-1886
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Roselle Park Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
57 W Grant Ave
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
(908) 245-1634
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
(908) 245-1634
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Robert Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 West Grant Avenue
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
(908) 245-2285
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
(908) 245-2285
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Roselle Park High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
185 W Webster Ave
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
(908) 241-4550
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
(908) 241-4550
Gr: 9-12 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
339 West Webster Avenue
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
(908) 245-1521
Roselle Park, NJ 07204
(908) 245-1521
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roselle Park 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Roselle Park 51±¬ÁÏ District manages 5 public schools serving 2,015 students.
What is the rank of Roselle Park 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Roselle Park 51±¬ÁÏ District is ranked #418 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Roselle Park 51±¬ÁÏ District?
57% of Roselle Park 51±¬ÁÏ District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roselle Park 51±¬ÁÏ District?
Roselle Park 51±¬ÁÏ District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Roselle Park 51±¬ÁÏ District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,713 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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