Excellent
#215 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 9% in state
Northvale Public School
Elementary School · Northvale Public School District · Northvale, NJ
An elementary school in Northvale, NJ serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
441 TAPPAN ROAD, Northvale, NJ 07647
- Math 65% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northvale Public School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2021, reaching 69% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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
2.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northvale 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average627/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Northvale), 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
$118,614
Median home value
$588,800
Median rent
$1,853/mo
College educated
53.3%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07647; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William O Schaefer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–2 | 1.2 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| Northern Valley CentralEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Norwood Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 580 | 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.
Northvale Public School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,400NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northvale Public School is listed in Northvale Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northvale Public School
Northvale Public School is a public elementary school in Northvale, NJ, part of Northvale Public School District, serving approximately 534 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #215 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northvale Public School
What grades does Northvale Public School serve?
Northvale Public School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Northvale Public School?
Northvale Public School has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northvale Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northvale Public School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northvale Public School rank in NJ?
Northvale Public School ranks #215 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Northvale Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northvale Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Northvale Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northvale Public School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northvale Public School a charter school?
No, Northvale Public School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northvale Public School a Title I school?
No, Northvale Public School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northvale Public School?
2.2% of students at Northvale 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.2%
- Phone
- (201) 768-8484
- Area population (ZIP 07647)
- 5,301
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 07647; 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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