Teaneck School District
School District · Teaneck, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$32,689
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$32,689
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Evaluating Teaneck School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Teaneck 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.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Teaneck · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Teaneck · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School
Teaneck · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#227 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$32,689
+$7,080 vs New Jersey median
District size
3,805 students
Larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Teaneck School District ranks #227 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Teaneck School District's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Benjamin Franklin Middle School (8.0/10), Thomas Jefferson Middle School (7.4/10), and Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Teaneck School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Franklin Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Thomas Jefferson Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | James Russell Lowell Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Teaneck High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Teaneck School District
Teaneck School District is a Teaneck, New Jersey school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,805 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. The district invests $32,689 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Teaneck School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Benjamin Franklin Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Teaneck School District students show an average math proficiency of 47.3% and ELA proficiency of 55.9%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Teaneck School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Teaneck School District with test data.
Schools in Teaneck School District
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Teaneck
- Total Enrollment
- 3,805
- Teachers (FTE)
- 379
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Teaneck School District?
Teaneck School District has 8 schools in total — 5 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 Teaneck School District?
The average composite rating for Teaneck School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Teaneck School District?
Teaneck School District spends $32,689 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Teaneck School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Teaneck School District is 10:1.
What is the top-rated school in Teaneck School District?
Benjamin Franklin Middle School is the highest-rated school in Teaneck School District with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Teaneck School District?
Across schools in Teaneck School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Teaneck School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Teaneck School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.9%
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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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