West New York School District
School District · West New York, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,427
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,427
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Evaluating West New York School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West New York 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.
Public School Number Two
West New York · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Harry L Bain
West New York · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Robert Menendez Elementary School
West New York · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#170 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,427
+$1,818 vs New Jersey median
District size
8,059 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
West New York School District ranks #170 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. West New York School District's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Public School Number Two (8.1/10), Harry L Bain (8.0/10), and Robert Menendez Elementary School (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 76% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 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 West New York School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in West New York School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public School Number Two | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Harry L Bain | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Robert Menendez Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Albio Sires Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | West New York Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Public School Number Five | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Public School Number One | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Memorial High School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West New York School District
West New York School District is a West New York, New Jersey school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 8,059 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. The district invests $27,427 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, West New York School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Public School Number Two, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, West New York School District students show an average math proficiency of 40.2% and ELA proficiency of 43.8%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in West New York School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West New York School District with test data.
Schools in West New York School District
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- West New York
- Total Enrollment
- 8,059
- Teachers (FTE)
- 519
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West New York School District?
West New York School District has 9 schools in total — 6 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 West New York School District?
The average composite rating for West New York School District is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in West New York School District?
West New York School District spends $27,427 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West New York School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in West New York School District is 15.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in West New York School District?
Public School Number Two is the highest-rated school in West New York School District with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in West New York School District?
Across schools in West New York School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West New York School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
West New York School District has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 9 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.8%
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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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