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Best Schools in East Rutherford, NJ
East Rutherford, NJ has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,869 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in East Rutherford exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in East Rutherford, NJ
The top high schools in East Rutherford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Henry P. Becton Regional High School
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Carlstadt-east Rutherford Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 771 Students
2. Passaic High School No. 12
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Passaic City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2596 Students
Best Middle Schools in East Rutherford, NJ
The top middle schools in East Rutherford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alfred S. Faust Middle School
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East Rutherford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 215 Students
Best Elementary Schools in East Rutherford, NJ
The top elementary schools in East Rutherford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mckenzie School
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East Rutherford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 373 Students
2. Lincoln School
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East Rutherford School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 152 Students
3. Mario Drago School No. 3
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Passaic City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 694 Students
4. Montessori School-east Rutherford
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Montessori School-east Rutherford • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 68 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in East Rutherford, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
East Rutherford, NJ has a total population of 9,962 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in East Rutherford, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood East Rutherford, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in East Rutherford, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for East Rutherford, NJ.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit East Rutherford, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in East Rutherford, NJ
How many schools are in East Rutherford, NJ?
East Rutherford, NJ has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,869 students in total.
How do schools in East Rutherford perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in East Rutherford score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in East Rutherford exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in East Rutherford?
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.
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in East Rutherford
4 of 4 schools in East Rutherford carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 4
All 4 public schools we grade in East Rutherford. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (4)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.