Very Good
#890 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 36% in state
School No. 2
Elementary School · Fort Lee School District
2047 JONES ROAD, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Enrollment
375
Student-Teacher
9.9:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
375
Student-Teacher
9.9:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#890 of 2,466
In Fort Lee
#4 of 6
public schools
In district
#4 of 6
Fort Lee School District
Equity
9.0 / 10
Excellent
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School No. 2
Elementary School in Fort Lee · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About School No. 2
School No. 2 is a public elementary school in Fort Lee, NJ, part of Fort Lee School District. School No. 2 serves approximately 375 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. School No. 2 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #890 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for School No. 2 show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 7.1
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 9.9:1 students to teachers, School No. 2 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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School No. 2 — Students at School No. 2 score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
11.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 36 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage 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: 5.9/10.
How School No. 2 Compares
See how School No. 2 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2047 JONES ROAD, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering School No. 2 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. School No. 1 (rated 8.3/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is School No. 3 (rated 7.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, George Washington School (rated 6.9/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Edgewater), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Fort Lee, see our Fort Lee schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GREEN HOUSE PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Fort Lee | 0.0 mi | — |
| CHRIST THE TEACHER ACADEMY Fort Lee | 0.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Anna C. Scott Elementary School Leonia | 0.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Lewis F. Cole Middle School Fort Lee | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Leonia Middle School Leonia | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| SMALL WORLD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Fort Lee | 0.7 mi | — |
| School No. 1 Fort Lee | 0.7 mi | 8.3 |
| Fort Lee High School Fort Lee | 0.7 mi | 6.1 |
| School No. 3 Fort Lee | 0.8 mi | 7.7 |
| Leonia High School Leonia | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Lindbergh Elementary School Palisades Park | 1.0 mi | 4.6 |
| George Washington School Edgewater | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| JAPANESE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY Englewood Cliffs | 1.1 mi | 5.4 |
| School No. 4 Fort Lee | 1.4 mi | 5.3 |
| NOTRE DAME ACADEMY Palisades Park | 1.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center Palisades Park | 1.2 mi | 5.3 |
| NEW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, INC Palisades Park | 1.2 mi | — |
| Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School Palisades Park | 1.6 mi | 5.0 |
| FUSION ACADEMY ENGLEWOOD Englewood | 1.7 mi | — |
| Upper School Englewood Cliffs | 1.7 mi | 8.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07024 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$105,594
Median Home Value
$422,200
Median Rent
$2,257/mo
Population
39,785
College Educated
64.8%
Homeownership
57.5%
Avg Commute
34.7 min
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Median Age
47.2
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Avon Elementary School Haddonfield, NJ | 7.0 |
| Byram Lakes Elementary School Stanhope, NJ | 7.0 |
| CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL Hasbrouck Heights, NJ | 7.0 |
| Columbus School Lodi, NJ | 7.0 |
| Delaware Township School Sergeantsville, NJ | 7.0 |
| Dr. Albert M. Bean School Pine Hill, NJ | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about School No. 2
What grades does School No. 2 serve?
School No. 2 serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend School No. 2?
School No. 2 has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School No. 2?
The student-teacher ratio at School No. 2 is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School No. 2 rank in NJ?
School No. 2 ranks #890 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is School No. 2's MySchoolScout rating?
School No. 2 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 School No. 2?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School No. 2 has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is School No. 2 a charter school?
No, School No. 2 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School No. 2 a Title I school?
No, School No. 2 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School No. 2?
11.2% of students at School No. 2 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
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 11.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (201) 585-4630
Resources & Links
District
Fort Lee School District- District Enrollment
- 4,076
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,389
- District Rank
- #4 of 6
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