Excellent
#366 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 15% in state
Public School Number Two
Elementary School · West New York School District · West New York, NJ
A West New York School District elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5200 BROADWAY, West New York, NJ 07093
- Math 42% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Public School Number Two score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2021, reaching 45% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Public School Number Two 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 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 78Excellent Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,760/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West New York), 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
$70,389
Median home value
$390,300
Median rent
$1,619/mo
College educated
35.3%
Homeownership
24.6%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07093; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public School Number FiveEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | 0.2 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 881 | Compare → |
| Theodore Roosevelt SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 3–6 | 0.4 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Rising Star AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 216 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West New York School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $27,427NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Public School Number Two is listed in West New York School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Public School Number Two
Public School Number Two is a public elementary school in West New York, NJ, part of West New York School District, serving approximately 638 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #366 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Public School Number Two
What grades does Public School Number Two serve?
Public School Number Two serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Public School Number Two?
Public School Number Two has an enrollment of approximately 638 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Public School Number Two?
The student-teacher ratio at Public School Number Two is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Public School Number Two rank in NJ?
Public School Number Two ranks #366 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Public School Number Two's MySchoolScout rating?
Public School Number Two has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Public School Number Two?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Public School Number Two has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Public School Number Two a charter school?
No, Public School Number Two is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Public School Number Two a Title I school?
No, Public School Number Two is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Public School Number Two?
76.3% of students at Public School Number Two 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 638
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (201) 553-4040
- Area population (ZIP 07093)
- 63,321
- Area average commute
- 36 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 07093; 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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