Excellent
#243 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 10% in state
Harrington Park School
Elementary School · Harrington Park School District · Harrington Park, NJ
An elementary school in Harrington Park, NJ where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
191 HARRIOT AVE, Harrington Park, NJ 07640
- Math 76% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harrington Park School score 76% 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 7 points since 2021, reaching 76% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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).
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Where Harrington Park School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low212/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harrington Park), 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
$180,515
Median home value
$709,200
College educated
68.7%
Homeownership
96.1%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Academy of Bergen CountyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Acton Academy of Bergen County Inc.Private · tuition | 4.8private | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Norwood Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 580 | Compare → |
| Northern Valley CentralEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 204 | 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.
Harrington Park School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $26,545NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harrington Park School is listed in Harrington Park School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harrington Park School
Harrington Park School is a public elementary school in Harrington Park, NJ, part of Harrington Park School District, serving approximately 628 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #243 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harrington Park School
What grades does Harrington Park School serve?
Harrington Park School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Harrington Park School?
Harrington Park School has an enrollment of approximately 628 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrington Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrington Park School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harrington Park School rank in NJ?
Harrington Park School ranks #243 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Harrington Park School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harrington Park School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Harrington Park School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrington Park School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Harrington Park School a charter school?
No, Harrington Park School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harrington Park School a Title I school?
No, Harrington Park School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 628
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (201) 768-5700
- Area population (ZIP 07640)
- 4,883
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 07640; 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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