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Best Schools in Hackensack, NJ
Hackensack, NJ has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,362 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Hackensack greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hackensack, NJ
The top high schools in Hackensack, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bergen County Academies
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bergen County Vocational Technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1116 Students
2. Teaneck High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Teaneck School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1271 Students
3. Hackensack High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hackensack School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1745 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hackensack, NJ
The top middle schools in Hackensack, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benjamin Franklin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Teaneck School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 518 Students
2. Hackensack Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hackensack School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1363 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hackensack, NJ
The top elementary schools in Hackensack, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fanny Meyer Hillers
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hackensack School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 463 Students
2. Jackson Avenue
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hackensack School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 426 Students
3. John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Teaneck School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 319 Students
4. Nellie K. Parker
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hackensack School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 533 Students
5. Fairmount
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hackensack School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 581 Students
6. Ycs George Washington School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ycs George Washington School • Private • Grades 5 - 8 • 27 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hackensack, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hackensack, NJ has a total population of 45,964 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hackensack, 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 Hackensack, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hackensack, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hackensack, 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 Hackensack, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hackensack, NJ
How many schools are in Hackensack, NJ?
Hackensack, NJ has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,362 students in total.
How do schools in Hackensack perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Hackensack score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Hackensack greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hackensack?
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: 33%
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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 27%
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Every school in Hackensack
7 of 7 schools in Hackensack carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 3D: 2
All 7 public schools we grade in Hackensack. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (7)
- Bergen County Academies
- Fairmount
- Fanny Meyer Hillers
- Hackensack High School
- Hackensack Middle School
- Jackson Avenue
- Nellie K Parker
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.