Harrison Public Schools School District
School District · Harrison, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,514
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,514
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Harrison Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Harrison Public Schools 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.
Washington Middle School
Harrison · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lincoln Elementary School
Harrison · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hamilton Intermediate School
Harrison · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#197 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,973
+$2,364 vs New Jersey median
District size
2,514 students
Larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Harrison Public Schools ranks #197 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Harrison Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Washington Middle School (8.0/10), Lincoln Elementary School (7.8/10), and Hamilton Intermediate School (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Harrison Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Lincoln Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Hamilton Intermediate School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Harrison High School | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Harrison Public Schools
Harrison Public Schools is a Harrison, New Jersey school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,514 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. District-level spending was $27,973 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Harrison Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Washington Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Harrison Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 36.9% and ELA proficiency of 47.5%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Harrison Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Harrison Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Harrison Public Schools
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Harrison
- Total Enrollment
- 2,514
- Teachers (FTE)
- 170
- District spending per student
- $27,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Harrison Public Schools?
Harrison Public Schools has 5 schools in total — 3 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 Harrison Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Harrison Public Schools 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 Harrison Public Schools?
Harrison Public Schools's district-level spending was $27,973 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 Harrison Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Harrison Public Schools is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Harrison Public Schools?
Washington Middle School is the highest-rated school in Harrison Public Schools with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Harrison Public Schools?
Across schools in Harrison Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Harrison Public Schools compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Harrison Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 5 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
- 36.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.5%
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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