Top Rankings
Allendale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 897 students in Allendale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Allendale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
897 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Allendale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 648 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
10%
% Hispanic
7%
34%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
70%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,676 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,921 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,676
$26,931
Spending / Student
$21,921
$25,828
Best Allendale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookside School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Brookside Avenue
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-2020
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-2020
Gr: 4-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
89 Hillsdale Avenue
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-2020
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-2020
Gr: PK-3 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Allendale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Allendale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 2 public schools serving 897 students.
What is the rank of Allendale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Allendale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #11 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Allendale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
70% of Allendale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Allendale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Allendale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Allendale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,921 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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