Best High Schools in Closter, NJ

High schools
1
Students
978
Avg actual
78%
Avg projected
57%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Closter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northern Valley Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 978 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Closter, NJ

Middle schools
1
Students
575
Avg actual
70%
Avg projected
57%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Closter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Tenakill Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Closter Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 575 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Closter, NJ

Elementary schools
4
Students
1,346
Avg actual
72%
Avg projected
59%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Closter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hillside Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Closter Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 623 Students

2. Harrington Park School

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Harrington Park School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 615 Students

3. Acton Academy Of Bergen County Inc.

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Acton Academy Of Bergen County Inc. • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 56 Students

4. Acton Academy Of Bergen County

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Acton Academy Of Bergen County • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 52 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in Closter, NJ

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Closter, NJ has a total population of 7,249 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 66% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Closter, NJ

2,899

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

66%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Closter, NJ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

16.53 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.60 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

14.92 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Closter, NJ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Closter, NJ.

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

8,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

95 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Closter, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Closter, NJ

How many schools are in Closter, NJ?

Closter, NJ has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,899 students in total.

How do schools in Closter perform on state tests?

On average, 6 schools in Closter score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Closter exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Closter?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Closter, NJ

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DeMarest, NJ

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  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 68%
  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Harrington Park, NJ

  • Actual: 67%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Alpine, NJ

  • Actual: 70%
  • Projected: 57%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Haworth, NJ

  • Actual: 66%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cresskill, NJ

  • Actual: 59%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Dumont, NJ

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Northvale, NJ

  • Actual: 65%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Rockleigh, NJ

  • Actual: 63%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Old Tappan, NJ

  • Actual: 66%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Closter

Average SchoolGrade
A+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
50%
Avg actual scores
74%
Avg projected
59.5%

2 of 2 schools in Closter carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 2

All 2 public schools we grade in Closter. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (1)

Private schools (2)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.