North Bergen School District
School District · North Bergen, New Jersey
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
8
7 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,134
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
8
7 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,134
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating North Bergen School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Bergen 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.
Lincoln Elementary School
North Bergen · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Franklin Elementary School
N. Bergen · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Horace Mann Elementary School
North Bergen · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#298 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,134
$3,475 vs New Jersey median
District size
7,165 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
North Bergen School District ranks #298 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. North Bergen School District's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lincoln Elementary School (7.5/10), Franklin Elementary School (7.3/10), and Horace Mann Elementary School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.3/10 despite 82% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among North Bergen School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in North Bergen School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Franklin Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Horace Mann Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Robert Fulton Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Mckinley Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | John F Kennedy Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Polk Street School | 3.7 / 10 |
| 8 | North Bergen High School | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Bergen School District
North Bergen School District is a North Bergen, New Jersey school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 7,165 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district invests $22,134 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, North Bergen School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, North Bergen School District students show an average math proficiency of 33.2% and ELA proficiency of 42.1%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in North Bergen School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Bergen School District with test data.
Schools in North Bergen School District
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- North Bergen
- Total Enrollment
- 7,165
- Teachers (FTE)
- 553
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Bergen School District?
North Bergen School District has 8 schools in total — 7 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Bergen School District?
The average composite rating for North Bergen School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Bergen School District?
North Bergen School District spends $22,134 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Bergen School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Bergen School District is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Bergen School District?
Lincoln Elementary School is the highest-rated school in North Bergen School District with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in North Bergen School District?
Across schools in North Bergen School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Bergen School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
North Bergen School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 8 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.1%
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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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