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6.0 avg / 10

Bayonne School District

School District · Bayonne, New Jersey

Students: 10,697
Teachers (FTE): 833

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

13

11 elem, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,698

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.8:1

How this district compares

New Jersey rank

#254 of 398

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below New Jersey avg

Per-pupil spending

$22,698

$2,911 vs New Jersey median

District size

10,697 students

Much larger than New Jersey median

About Bayonne School District

Bayonne School District is a Bayonne, New Jersey school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 10,697 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $22,698 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Bayonne School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Community School #5, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Bayonne School District students show an average math proficiency of 33.9% and ELA proficiency of 50.5%.

The district includes 11 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Bayonne School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 33.9%
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ELA Proficiency 50.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Bayonne School District with test data.

District Details

City
Bayonne
Total Enrollment
10,697
Teachers (FTE)
833
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bayonne School District?

Bayonne School District has 13 schools in total — 11 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Bayonne School District?

The average composite rating for Bayonne School District is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Bayonne School District?

Bayonne School District spends $22,698 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Bayonne School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Bayonne School District is 12.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Bayonne School District?

Lincoln Community School #5 is the highest-rated school in Bayonne School District with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Bayonne School District?

Across schools in Bayonne School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Bayonne School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?

Bayonne School District has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
33.9%
ELA Proficiency
50.5%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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.

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