Best Schools in Paramus, NJ
Paramus, NJ has a total of 37 schools including 12 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 16,295 students attend Paramus, NJ schools. On average, schools in Paramus score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Paramus don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Paramus, NJ
Paramus, NJ has 12 high schools with 7,624 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 Paramus score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Paramus don't meet expectations.
1. Ridgewood High School
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Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1746 Students
2. Applied Technology High School
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Bergen County Vocational Technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 301 Students
3. Fair Lawn High School
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Fair Lawn Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1624 Students
4. Westwood Regional High School
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Westwood Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 841 Students
5. Paramus High School
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Paramus Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1148 Students
6. Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
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Bergen County Vocational Technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students
7. Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
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Bergen County Vocational Technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 30 Students
Best Middle Schools in Paramus, NJ
Paramus, NJ has 5 middle schools with 3,584 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 Paramus score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Paramus don't meet expectations.
1. Thomas Jefferson Middle School
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Fair Lawn Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1134 Students
2. Benjamin Franklin Middle School
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Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
3. Westwood Regional Middle School
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Westwood Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students
4. West Brook Middle School
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Paramus Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 511 Students
5. East Brook Middle School
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Paramus Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 600 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Paramus, NJ
Paramus, NJ has 13 elementary schools with 4,442 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 Paramus score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Paramus meet expectations.
1. Henry B. Milnes Elementary School
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Fair Lawn Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 428 Students
2. Hawes Elementary School
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Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 362 Students
3. Midland Elementary School
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Paramus Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 189 Students
4. Ridge Ranch Elementary School
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Paramus Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 351 Students
5. Memorial Elementary School
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Paramus Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 297 Students
6. Stony Lane Elementary School
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Paramus Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 216 Students
7. Parkway Elementary School
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Paramus Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 300 Students
8. Jessie F. George Elementary
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Westwood Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 275 Students
9. Washington Elementary School
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Westwood Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
10. Yeshivat Noam School
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Yeshivat Noam School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 827 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Paramus, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Paramus, NJ has a total population of 34,561 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Paramus, 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 Paramus, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Paramus, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Paramus, 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 Paramus, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
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