Best Schools in Garfield, NJ
Garfield, NJ has a total of 17 schools including 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 7,273 students attend Garfield, NJ schools. On average, schools in Garfield score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Garfield don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Garfield, NJ
Garfield, NJ has 1 high schools with 1,199 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Garfield score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Garfield meet expectations.
1. Garfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1199 Students
Best Middle Schools in Garfield, NJ
Garfield, NJ has 2 middle schools with 1,360 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Garfield score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Garfield exceed expectations.
1. Garfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 973 Students
2. Ellen Ochoa School Number 22
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Passaic City School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 387 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Garfield, NJ
Garfield, NJ has 13 elementary schools with 3,461 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Garfield score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Garfield don't meet expectations.
1. Woodrow Wilson School #5
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students
2. Washington Irving School #4
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students
3. Thomas Jefferson School #9
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 328 Students
4. Roosevelt School #7
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
5. Gantner Avenue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood Park School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 340 Students
6. Christopher Columbus School #8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 315 Students
7. Abraham Lincoln School #6
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
8. James Madison School #10
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
9. Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Passaic City School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 515 Students
10. Margaret P Muscarelle Child Development Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Margaret P Muscarelle Child Development Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 69 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Garfield, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Garfield, NJ has a total population of 32,370 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Garfield, 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 Garfield, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Garfield, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Garfield, 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 Garfield, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
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