Best High Schools in North Arlington, NJ

High schools
4
Students
4,734
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
28%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Arlington High School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Arlington School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students

2. Lyndhurst High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lyndhurst Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 824 Students

3. Kearny High School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kearny • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1827 Students

4. Belleville High School

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Belleville Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1499 Students

Best Middle Schools in North Arlington, NJ

Middle schools
4
Students
2,511
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
24%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Veterans Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Arlington School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 483 Students

2. Lyndhurst Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lyndhurst Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students

3. Lincoln Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kearny • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 751 Students

4. Belleville Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Belleville Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 671 Students

Best Elementary Schools in North Arlington, NJ

Elementary schools
9
Students
2,138
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Arlington School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 179 Students

2. Susan B. Anthony Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

North Arlington School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students

3. George Washington Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Arlington School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students

4. Belleville Ps9

C+

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Belleville Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 126 Students

5. Roosevelt School

C+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lyndhurst Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 315 Students

6. Schuyler Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Kearny • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 453 Students

7. Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Arlington School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 120 Students

8. Queen Of Peace Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Queen Of Peace Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 188 Students

9. Washington School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Lyndhurst Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 160 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in North Arlington, NJ

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

Community Factors

North Arlington, NJ has a total population of 16,457 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in North Arlington, NJ

9,383

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

39%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood North Arlington, NJ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

16.52 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.90 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

14.62 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Arlington, NJ.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,006 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

76 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in North Arlington, NJ

How many schools are in North Arlington, NJ?

North Arlington, NJ has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 9,383 students in total.

How do schools in North Arlington perform on state tests?

On average, 17 schools in North Arlington score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in North Arlington meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Arlington?

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 North Arlington, NJ

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Lyndhurst, NJ

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Belleville, NJ

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Kearny, NJ

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Nutley, NJ

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Silver Lake, NJ

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Rutherford, NJ

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Bloomfield, NJ

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
East Newark, NJ

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Harrison, NJ

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Secaucus, NJ

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in North Arlington

Average SchoolGrade
C+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
83%
Exceeding
67%
Avg actual scores
42.3%
Avg projected
26.7%

6 of 6 schools in North Arlington carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

B: 2C: 4

All 6 public schools we grade in North Arlington. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (4)

Private schools (1)

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