Fort Lee School District
School District · Fort Lee, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,389
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,389
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating Fort Lee School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fort Lee 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.
School No. 1
Fort Lee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
School No. 3
Fort Lee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lewis F. Cole Middle School
Fort Lee · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#139 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,389
$2,220 vs New Jersey median
District size
4,076 students
Larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Fort Lee School District ranks #139 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Fort Lee School District's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are School No. 1 (8.3/10), School No. 3 (7.7/10), and Lewis F. Cole Middle School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Fort Lee School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | School No. 1 | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | School No. 3 | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Lewis F. Cole Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | School No. 2 | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Fort Lee High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | School No. 4 | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fort Lee School District
Fort Lee School District is a Fort Lee, New Jersey school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 4,076 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $23,389 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Fort Lee School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is School No. 1, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Fort Lee School District students show an average math proficiency of 68.0% and ELA proficiency of 73.7%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Fort Lee School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fort Lee School District with test data.
Schools in Fort Lee School District
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Fort Lee
- Total Enrollment
- 4,076
- Teachers (FTE)
- 330
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fort Lee School District?
Fort Lee School District has 6 schools in total — 4 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 Fort Lee School District?
The average composite rating for Fort Lee School District is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fort Lee School District?
Fort Lee School District spends $23,389 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fort Lee School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fort Lee School District is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fort Lee School District?
School No. 1 is the highest-rated school in Fort Lee School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Fort Lee School District?
Across schools in Fort Lee School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fort Lee School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Fort Lee School District has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 6 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.7%
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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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