Excellent
#103 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 4% in state
Edward H. Bryan
Elementary School · Cresskill Public School District · Cresskill, NJ
A Cresskill Public School District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
51 BROOKSIDE AVE, Cresskill, NJ 07626
- Math 85% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edward H. Bryan score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
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 83% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Edward H. Bryan 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt MemorialEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 1–5 | 0.5 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| County Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–1 | 0.8 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Luther Lee Emerson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 2–4 | 0.8 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Grant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 452 | 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.
Cresskill Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Edward H. Bryan is listed in Cresskill Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edward H. Bryan
Edward H. Bryan is a public elementary school in Cresskill, NJ, part of Cresskill Public School District, serving approximately 543 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #103 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edward H. Bryan
What grades does Edward H. Bryan serve?
Edward H. Bryan serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Edward H. Bryan?
Edward H. Bryan has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward H. Bryan?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward H. Bryan is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edward H. Bryan rank in NJ?
Edward H. Bryan ranks #103 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Edward H. Bryan's MySchoolScout rating?
Edward H. Bryan has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Edward H. Bryan?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edward H. Bryan has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edward H. Bryan a charter school?
No, Edward H. Bryan is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edward H. Bryan a Title I school?
No, Edward H. Bryan is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edward H. Bryan?
1.1% of students at Edward H. Bryan 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 543
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (201) 227-7791
- Area population (ZIP 07626)
- 9,101
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 45
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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