Best Schools in Rutherford, NJ
Rutherford, NJ has a total of 18 schools including 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 10,474 students attend Rutherford, NJ schools. On average, schools in Rutherford score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Rutherford underperform expectations.
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
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Rutherford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 753 Students
2. Lyndhurst High School
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Lyndhurst Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 824 Students
3. Secaucus High School
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Secaucus School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 637 Students
4. Wallington Junior Senior High School
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Wallington Boro School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 571 Students
5. Passaic High School No. 12
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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
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Rutherford School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 561 Students
2. Union School
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Rutherford School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 369 Students
3. Secaucus Middle School
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Secaucus School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 470 Students
4. Alfred S. Faust Middle School
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East Rutherford School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 215 Students
5. Lyndhurst Middle School
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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
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Rutherford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 516 Students
2. Washington School
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Rutherford School District • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 314 Students
3. Mckenzie School
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East Rutherford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 373 Students
4. Clarendon School
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Secaucus School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
5. Jefferson School
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Lyndhurst Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 237 Students
6. Mario Drago School No. 3
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Passaic City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 694 Students
7. Lincoln School
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East Rutherford School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 152 Students
8. Columbus School
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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
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 Rutherford, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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- Projected Test Scores: 35%
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