Best Schools in Belleville, New Jersey
13 schools · 9 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 2 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Belleville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Belleville Ps5
Elementary · Belleville Public School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Belleville Ps3
Elementary · Belleville Public School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Belleville Ps4
Elementary · Belleville Public School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Belleville for 2026 are Belleville Ps5 (8.0/10), Belleville Ps3 (7.7/10), and Belleville Ps4 (7.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 11 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
13
10 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$405,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
13
10 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$405,500
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.0/10 despite 63% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Belleville schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Belleville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (11 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belleville Ps5 | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Belleville Ps3 | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Belleville Ps4 | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Belleville Ps7 | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | St Peter School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Belleville Ps10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Belleville Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Belleville Ps8 | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Belleville Ps9 | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | 1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj | 5.9 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.6/10
- Median household income
- $90,164
- Median home value
- $405,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Avg commute
- 32 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 56%
42% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Belleville compares
New Jersey rank
#145 of 344
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.2
above New Jersey avg (6.4)
Median household income
$90k
76% of New Jersey median
Schools in this city
12
About Schools in Belleville, New Jersey
Belleville, New Jersey is home to 13 schools, including 10 public schools and 3 private schools. The city's schools span 9 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 6.6 out of 10, schools in Belleville show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Belleville is Belleville Ps5 with a composite score of 8.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Belleville is served by 1 school district: Belleville Public School District. These districts collectively serve 5,095 students.
Belleville's community shows 31% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $90,164. The poverty rate in the area is 10.3%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 377 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.0 | ||
| 2 | 354 students · Kindergarten–6th | 7.7 | ||
| 3 | 438 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.6 | ||
| 4 | 427 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.6 | ||
| 5 | 168 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.9 | ||
| 6 | 500 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.1 | ||
| 7 | 148 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.1 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Peter School
Private
108 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.0 | ||
| 2 | Sandy Lane Nursery School
Private
11 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | — | ||
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 709 students · 7th–8th | 6.8 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,591 students · 9th–12th | 4.2 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 250 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.3 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 1st Cerebral Palsy of Nj
Private
59 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.9 | ||
Schools in Belleville
Belleville, New Jersey · 13 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$90,164
Median Home Value
$405,500
Median Rent
$1,596/mo
Population
37,785
College Educated
31%
Homeownership
56%
Avg Commute
32 min
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Community Profile
Belleville has a median household income of $90,164. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $405,500, with a median rent of $1,596/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.3%. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New Jersey
- Elementary
- 9
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
- Other
- 2
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How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Belleville, New Jersey
How many schools are in Belleville, New Jersey?
Belleville has 13 schools, including 10 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Belleville, New Jersey?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Belleville is 6.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Belleville, New Jersey?
The top-ranked school in Belleville on MySchoolScout is Belleville Ps5 with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Belleville, New Jersey?
The top-ranked elementary school in Belleville on MySchoolScout is Belleville Ps5 with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Belleville, New Jersey?
The top-ranked middle school in Belleville on MySchoolScout is Belleville Middle School with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What is the best high school in Belleville, New Jersey?
The top-ranked high school in Belleville on MySchoolScout is Belleville High School with a composite score of 4.2/10.
How many school districts serve Belleville, New Jersey?
Belleville is served by 1 school district: Belleville Public School District.
What is the education level in Belleville, New Jersey?
According to Census data, 31% of adults in Belleville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Belleville, New Jersey?
The median household income in Belleville is approximately $90,164 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Belleville, New Jersey?
Yes, Belleville has 3 private schools alongside 10 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Peter School with a score of 7.0/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Belleville, New Jersey?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Belleville is 13.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Belleville, New Jersey?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.