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Kearny School District

School District · Kearny, New Jersey

Students: 5,435
Teachers (FTE): 467

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

7

5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$24,747

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.6:1

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Evaluating Kearny?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Kearny as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Lincoln Middle School

8.1/10

Kearny · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Roosevelt Elementary School

6.9/10

Kearny · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Schuyler Elementary School

6.1/10

Kearny · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

New Jersey rank

#281 of 398

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below New Jersey avg

Per-pupil spending

$24,747

$862 vs New Jersey median

District size

5,435 students

Much larger than New Jersey median

The short answer

Kearny ranks #281 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Kearny's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lincoln Middle School (8.1/10), Roosevelt Elementary School (6.9/10), and Schuyler Elementary School (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Kearny

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Lincoln Middle School 8.1 / 10
2 Roosevelt Elementary School 6.9 / 10
3 Schuyler Elementary School 6.1 / 10
4 Franklin Elementary School 5.7 / 10
5 Washington Elementary School 5.7 / 10
6 Garfield Elementary School 5.5 / 10
7 Kearny High School 3.7 / 10

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Kearny

Kearny is a Kearny, New Jersey school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 5,435 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $24,747 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Kearny demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Kearny students show an average math proficiency of 38.1% and ELA proficiency of 46.5%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Kearny, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 38.1%
School
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ELA Proficiency 46.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Kearny with test data.

District Details

State
New Jersey
City
Kearny
Total Enrollment
5,435
Teachers (FTE)
467
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Kearny?

Kearny has 7 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 Kearny?

The average composite rating for Kearny is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Kearny?

Kearny spends $24,747 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Kearny?

The average student-teacher ratio in Kearny is 11.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Kearny?

Lincoln Middle School is the highest-rated school in Kearny with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Kearny?

Across schools in Kearny with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Kearny compare to other districts in New Jersey?

Kearny has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 7 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
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
38.1%
ELA Proficiency
46.5%

Resources

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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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