Fair Lawn Public School District
School District · Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,567
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,567
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Evaluating Fair Lawn Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fair Lawn 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.
Lyncrest Elementary School
Fair Lawn · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
John A. Forrest Elementary School
Fair Lawn · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Westmoreland Elementary School
Fair Lawn · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#55 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,430
$2,179 vs New Jersey median
District size
5,567 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Fair Lawn Public School District ranks #55 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Fair Lawn Public School District's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lyncrest Elementary School (9.3/10), John A. Forrest Elementary School (8.9/10), and Westmoreland Elementary School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Fair Lawn Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lyncrest Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | John A. Forrest Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Westmoreland Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Memorial Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Thomas Jefferson Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Radburn Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Henry B. Milnes Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Fair Lawn High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Warren Point Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fair Lawn Public School District
Fair Lawn Public School District is a Fair Lawn, New Jersey school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 5,567 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. District-level spending was $23,430 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Fair Lawn Public School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lyncrest Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Fair Lawn Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 72.9% and ELA proficiency of 74.2%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Fair Lawn Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fair Lawn Public School District with test data.
Schools in Fair Lawn Public School District
9 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Fair Lawn
- Total Enrollment
- 5,567
- Teachers (FTE)
- 477
- District spending per student
- $23,430NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fair Lawn Public School District?
Fair Lawn Public School District has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fair Lawn Public School District?
The average composite rating for Fair Lawn Public School District is 7.6/10. 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 Fair Lawn Public School District?
Fair Lawn Public School District's district-level spending was $23,430 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 Fair Lawn Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fair Lawn Public School District is 11.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fair Lawn Public School District?
Lyncrest Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Fair Lawn Public School District with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Fair Lawn Public School District?
Across schools in Fair Lawn Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fair Lawn Public School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Fair Lawn Public School District has an average school rating of 7.6/10 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
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 72.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.2%
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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