Very Good
#766 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 31% in state
Carlstadt Public School
Elementary School · Carlstadt Public School District · Carlstadt, NJ
An elementary school in Carlstadt, NJ where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
550 WASHINGTON STREET, Carlstadt, NJ 07072
- Math 50% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carlstadt Public School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2021, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Carlstadt Public School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,625/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carlstadt), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,854
Median home value
$523,800
Median rent
$1,503/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07072; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine E. Doyle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–3 | 0.5 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Lincoln SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 4–5 | 0.7 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Frank W. Gavlak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 3–6 | 0.8 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Montessori School-east RutherfordPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Carlstadt Public School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carlstadt Public School is listed in Carlstadt Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carlstadt Public School
Carlstadt Public School is a public elementary school in Carlstadt, NJ, part of Carlstadt Public School District, serving approximately 510 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #766 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carlstadt Public School
What grades does Carlstadt Public School serve?
Carlstadt Public School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Carlstadt Public School?
Carlstadt Public School has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlstadt Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlstadt Public School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carlstadt Public School rank in NJ?
Carlstadt Public School ranks #766 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Carlstadt Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carlstadt Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carlstadt Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carlstadt Public School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carlstadt Public School a charter school?
No, Carlstadt Public School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carlstadt Public School a Title I school?
No, Carlstadt Public School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carlstadt Public School?
32.5% of students at Carlstadt Public School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 510
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (201) 672-3000
- Area population (ZIP 07072)
- 6,343
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 44
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07072; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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