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#1564 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Northern Valley Central
School · Northern Valley Regional High School District
200 Summit Street, Norwood, NJ 07648
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
204
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
204
Student-Teacher
6.4:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,564 of 2,466
In Norwood
#2 of 2
public schools
In district
#3 of 3
Northern Valley Regional High School District
School environment
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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About Northern Valley Central
Northern Valley Central is a public school in Norwood, NJ, part of Northern Valley Regional High School District. Northern Valley Central serves approximately 204 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Northern Valley Central has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,564 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 7.8
- NJ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 6.4:1 students to teachers, Northern Valley Central sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
1.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Northern Valley Central Compares
See how Northern Valley Central performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
200 Summit Street, Norwood, NJ 07648
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Northern Valley Central may also want to explore other schools in the area. Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan (rated 9.2/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Old Tappan), which scores notably higher. Another option is Luther Lee Emerson School (rated 9.2/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Demarest), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hillside Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Closter), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Norwood, see our Norwood schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07648 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$164,766
Median Home Value
$676,400
Median Rent
$2,446/mo
Population
5,668
College Educated
60%
Homeownership
80.2%
Avg Commute
33.7 min
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Median Age
47.5
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| KOINONIA ACADEMY Plainfield, NJ | 6.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Northern Valley Central
What grades does Northern Valley Central serve?
Northern Valley Central serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Northern Valley Central?
Northern Valley Central has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Valley Central?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Valley Central is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northern Valley Central rank in NJ?
Northern Valley Central ranks #1,564 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Northern Valley Central's MySchoolScout rating?
Northern Valley Central has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Northern Valley Central a charter school?
No, Northern Valley Central is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northern Valley Central a Title I school?
No, Northern Valley Central is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern Valley Central?
1.5% of students at Northern Valley Central qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 204
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 1.5%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Phone
- (201) 767-7224
Resources & Links
District
Northern Valley Regional High School District- District Enrollment
- 2,159
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $44,162
- District Rank
- #3 of 3
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