Belleville Public School District
School District · Belleville, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,095
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,095
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Evaluating Belleville Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Belleville Public School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Belleville Ps5
Belleville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Belleville Ps3
Belleville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Belleville Ps4
Belleville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#189 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,684
$925 vs New Jersey median
District size
5,095 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Belleville Public School District ranks #189 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Belleville Public School District's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Belleville Ps5 (8.0/10), Belleville Ps3 (7.7/10), and Belleville Ps4 (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
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 Public School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Belleville Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "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 | Belleville Ps10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Belleville Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Belleville Ps8 | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Belleville Ps9 | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Belleville High School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Belleville Public School District
Belleville Public School District is a Belleville, New Jersey school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 5,095 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. District-level spending was $24,684 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Belleville Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Belleville Ps5, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Belleville Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 38.0% and ELA proficiency of 50.4%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Belleville Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Belleville Public School District with test data.
Schools in Belleville Public School District
10 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Belleville
- Total Enrollment
- 5,095
- Teachers (FTE)
- 384
- District spending per student
- $24,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Belleville Public School District?
Belleville Public School District has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Belleville Public School District?
The average composite rating for Belleville Public School District is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Belleville Public School District?
Belleville Public School District's district-level spending was $24,684 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Belleville Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Belleville Public School District is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Belleville Public School District?
Belleville Ps5 is the highest-rated school in Belleville Public School District with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Belleville Public School District?
Across schools in Belleville Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Belleville Public School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Belleville Public School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.4%
How we rate schools
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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.
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