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Best Schools in Emerson, NJ
Emerson, NJ has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,609 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Emerson exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Emerson, NJ
The top high schools in Emerson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pascack Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pascack Valley Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 984 Students
2. Westwood Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westwood Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 841 Students
3. Emerson Jr Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 440 Students
Best Middle Schools in Emerson, NJ
The top middle schools in Emerson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holdrum Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Vale Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 357 Students
2. Patrick M Villano School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 253 Students
3. Westwood Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westwood Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Emerson, NJ
The top elementary schools in Emerson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roberge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Vale Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
2. Brookside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westwood Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 401 Students
3. Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 362 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Emerson, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Emerson, NJ has a total population of 7,643 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Emerson, 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 Emerson, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Emerson, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Emerson, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Emerson, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Emerson, NJ
How many schools are in Emerson, NJ?
Emerson, NJ has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,609 students in total.
How do schools in Emerson perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Emerson score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Emerson exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Emerson?
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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Every school in Emerson
3 of 3 schools in Emerson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Emerson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.