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#1644 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Number Three School
Elementary School · Fairview Public School District
403 CLIFF STREET, Fairview, NJ 07022
Enrollment
663
Student-Teacher
17:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
663
Student-Teacher
17:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,644 of 2,466
In Fairview
#2 of 3
public schools
In district
#2 of 3
Fairview Public School District
Academic growth
8.2 / 10
Excellent
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Number Three School
Elementary School in Fairview · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Number Three School
Number Three School is a public elementary school in Fairview, NJ, part of Fairview Public School District. Number Three School serves approximately 663 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. Number Three School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,644 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Number Three School show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.7 · Average
- District avg 5.0
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Number Three School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Number Three School — Students at Number Three School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
75.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 34 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.2/10.
How Number Three School Compares
See how Number Three School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
403 CLIFF STREET, Fairview, NJ 07022
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Number Three School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. School #3 (rated 7.7/10, 0.3 miles away, in nearby Cliffside Park), which scores notably higher. Another option is School #4 (rated 7.6/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Cliffside Park), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Shaler Academy (rated 7.3/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Ridgefield), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Fairview, see our Fairview schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln School Fairview | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| School #3 Cliffside Park | 0.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Lincoln School Annex Fairview | 0.4 mi | 4.3 |
| School #6/Middle School Cliffside Park | 0.5 mi | 7.2 |
| School #5 Cliffside Park | 0.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Cliffside Park High School Cliffside Park | 0.5 mi | 5.0 |
| APPLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CLIFFSIDE PARK Cliffside Park | 0.6 mi | — |
| Bergen Boulevard School Ridgefield | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| School #4 Cliffside Park | 0.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Ridgefield Memorial High School Ridgefield | 0.9 mi | 4.9 |
| Shaler Academy Ridgefield | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| CHILDRENS HOME MONTESSORI SCHOOL Cliffside Park | 1.0 mi | — |
| Eleanor Van Gelder Edgewater | 1.0 mi | 6.7 |
| Slocum Skewes School Ridgefield | 1.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Horace Mann Elementary School North Bergen | 1.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School Palisades Park | 1.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Robert Fulton Elementary School North Bergen | 1.6 mi | 6.6 |
| School No. 4 Fort Lee | 1.5 mi | 5.3 |
| North Bergen High School N. Bergen | 1.5 mi | 3.4 |
| Polk Street School North Bergen | 1.7 mi | 3.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07022 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$64,152
Median Home Value
$512,100
Median Rent
$1,597/mo
Population
14,920
College Educated
23.6%
Homeownership
34.8%
Avg Commute
31 min
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Median Age
39
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| Veterans Memorial Family School Camden, NJ | 5.7 |
| Washington Elementary School Kearny, NJ | 5.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Number Three School
What grades does Number Three School serve?
Number Three School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Number Three School?
Number Three School has an enrollment of approximately 663 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Number Three School?
The student-teacher ratio at Number Three School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Number Three School rank in NJ?
Number Three School ranks #1,644 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Number Three School's MySchoolScout rating?
Number Three School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Number Three School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Number Three School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Number Three School a charter school?
No, Number Three School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Number Three School a Title I school?
No, Number Three School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Number Three School?
75.6% of students at Number Three 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 663
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 75.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (201) 943-0563
Resources & Links
District
Fairview Public School District- District Enrollment
- 1,586
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,562
- District Rank
- #2 of 3
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