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#1414 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Cresskill High School
High School · Cresskill Public School District · Cresskill, NJ
A high school in Cresskill, NJ where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Lincoln Drive, Cresskill, NJ 07626
- Math 44% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cresskill High School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2021, to 49% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cresskill High 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$173,293
Median home value
$764,800
Median rent
$2,311/mo
College educated
58.5%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07626; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of the Holy AngelsPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| Tenafly High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,166 | Compare → |
| Bergen County Institute for Science and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Northern Valley Regional High School at DemarestEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,022 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cresskill Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cresskill High School is listed in Cresskill Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cresskill High School
Cresskill High School is a public high school in Cresskill, NJ, part of Cresskill Public School District, serving approximately 478 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,414 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cresskill High School
What grades does Cresskill High School serve?
Cresskill High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cresskill High School?
Cresskill High School has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cresskill High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cresskill High School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cresskill High School rank in NJ?
Cresskill High School ranks #1,414 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Cresskill High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cresskill High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Cresskill High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cresskill High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cresskill High School a charter school?
No, Cresskill High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cresskill High School a Title I school?
No, Cresskill High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cresskill High School?
4.6% of students at Cresskill High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (201) 227-7791
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 07626)
- 9,101
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 45
Official sources & links
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 07626; 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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