Pierrepont School

Pierrepont School serves 568 students in grades 4-6 in Rutherford, New Jersey, offering a focused middle school experience with a favorable 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. With 56 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides personalized attention during these crucial transitional years between elementary and high school. Academically, Pierrepont performs well above average, earning a 7.3 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking in the 83rd percentile statewide at #424 out of 2,475 New Jersey schools.

Students show strong reading skills, with 69% achieving proficiency or above in ELA across all grade levels. Math performance shows room for growth, with 52% of students meeting proficiency standards. The school draws families from an affluent and highly educated community, where the median household income reaches $128,576 and 56% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

With a low poverty rate of just 4.1% and median home values around $572,300, the neighborhood reflects stable family demographics that typically support educational achievement. Pierrepont School operates within Rutherford's large suburban setting in Bergen County, providing students with the advantages of a well-resourced community while maintaining the close-knit feel that characterizes this established New Jersey town.