Collingswood Public School District
School District · Collingswood, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,270
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,270
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Evaluating Collingswood Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Collingswood Public 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.
Zane North Elementary School
Collingswood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Collingswood Middle School
Collingswood · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Thomas Sharp Elementary School
West Collingswood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#244 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,191
$2,418 vs New Jersey median
District size
2,270 students
Typical than New Jersey median
The short answer
Collingswood Public School District ranks #244 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Collingswood Public School District's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Zane North Elementary School (8.2/10), Collingswood Middle School (7.9/10), and Thomas Sharp Elementary School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Collingswood Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zane North Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Collingswood Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Thomas Sharp Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | William P Tatem Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Collingswood High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | James A. Garfield Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Mark Newbie Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Collingswood Public School District
Collingswood Public School District is a Collingswood, New Jersey school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 2,270 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. District-level spending was $23,191 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Collingswood Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Zane North Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Collingswood Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 54.7% and ELA proficiency of 63.1%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Collingswood Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Collingswood Public School District with test data.
Schools in Collingswood Public School District
9 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Collingswood
- Total Enrollment
- 2,270
- Teachers (FTE)
- 199
- District spending per student
- $23,191NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Collingswood Public School District?
Collingswood Public School District has 9 schools in total — 5 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 Collingswood Public School District?
The average composite rating for Collingswood Public School District is 6.2/10. 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 Collingswood Public School District?
Collingswood Public School District's district-level spending was $23,191 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 Collingswood Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Collingswood Public School District is 11.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Collingswood Public School District?
Zane North Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Collingswood Public School District with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Collingswood Public School District?
Across schools in Collingswood Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Collingswood Public School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Collingswood Public School District has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 9 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.1%
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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