Bloomfield Township School District
School District · Bloomfield, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,438
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,438
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating Bloomfield Township School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bloomfield Township School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Brookdale Elementary School
Bloomfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Oak View Elementary School
Bloomfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Carteret Elementary School
Bloomfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#165 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,525
$2,084 vs New Jersey median
District size
6,438 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Bloomfield Township School District ranks #165 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Bloomfield Township School District's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Brookdale Elementary School (8.8/10), Oak View Elementary School (7.7/10), and Carteret Elementary School (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 7% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 Bloomfield Township School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Bloomfield Township School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookdale Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Oak View Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Carteret Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Demarest Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Fairview Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Franklin Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Bloomfield High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Berkeley Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Watsessing Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Bloomfield Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bloomfield Township School District
Bloomfield Township School District is a Bloomfield, New Jersey school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 6,438 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. District-level spending was $23,525 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Bloomfield Township School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Brookdale Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Bloomfield Township School District students show an average math proficiency of 50.2% and ELA proficiency of 58.5%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bloomfield Township School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bloomfield Township School District with test data.
Schools in Bloomfield Township School District
11 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Bloomfield
- Total Enrollment
- 6,438
- Teachers (FTE)
- 559
- District spending per student
- $23,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bloomfield Township School District?
Bloomfield Township School District has 11 schools in total — 8 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 Bloomfield Township School District?
The average composite rating for Bloomfield Township School District is 6.8/10. 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 Bloomfield Township School District?
Bloomfield Township School District's district-level spending was $23,525 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 Bloomfield Township School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bloomfield Township School District is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bloomfield Township School District?
Brookdale Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Bloomfield Township School District with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Bloomfield Township School District?
Across schools in Bloomfield Township School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bloomfield Township School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Bloomfield Township School District has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 11 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.5%
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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