Best High Schools in Rutherford, NJ

Rutherford, NJ has 5 high schools with 5,381 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 Rutherford score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Rutherford don't meet expectations.

1. Rutherford High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rutherford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 753 Students

2. Lyndhurst High School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

3. Secaucus High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Secaucus School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 637 Students

4. Wallington Junior Senior High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wallington Boro School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 571 Students

5. Passaic High School No. 12

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Passaic City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2596 Students

Best Middle Schools in Rutherford, NJ

Rutherford, NJ has 6 middle schools with 2,915 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 Rutherford score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Rutherford don't meet expectations.

1. Pierrepont School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rutherford School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 561 Students

2. Union School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Rutherford School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 369 Students

3. Secaucus Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Secaucus School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 470 Students

4. Alfred S. Faust Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

East Rutherford School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 215 Students

5. Lyndhurst Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

Best Elementary Schools in Rutherford, NJ

Rutherford, NJ has 7 elementary schools with 2,178 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 Rutherford score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Rutherford don't meet expectations.

1. Lincoln School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rutherford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 516 Students

2. Washington School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rutherford School District • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 314 Students

3. Mckenzie School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Rutherford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 373 Students

4. Clarendon School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Secaucus School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students

5. Jefferson School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lyndhurst Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 237 Students

6. Mario Drago School No. 3

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Passaic City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 694 Students

7. Lincoln School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

East Rutherford School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 152 Students

8. Columbus School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lyndhurst Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 117 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Rutherford, NJ

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

Community Factors

Rutherford, NJ has a total population of 18,834 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Rutherford, NJ

10,474

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

59%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rutherford, NJ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

17.28 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.98 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.30 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rutherford, NJ.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,755 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

81 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Rutherford, NJ

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East Rutherford, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Carlstadt, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Lyndhurst, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Wallington, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Wood-Ridge, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Passaic, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Nutley, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
North Arlington, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Moonachie, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations