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Cresskill ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District

15 Brookside Ave
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Cresskill ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,707 students in Cresskill ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Cresskill ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% 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
4 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
1,707 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cresskill ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#70 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
65%
38%
74%
49%
46%
23%
(21-22)
85-89%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
36%
11%
% Hispanic
7%
34%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
51%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,497 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,033 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,497
$26,937
Spending / Student
$23,033
$25,834

Best Cresskill ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edward H. Bryan
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
51 Brookside Ave
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 227-7791
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Merritt Memorial
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Dogwood Lane
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 227-7791
Gr: 1-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Cresskill Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Lincoln Drive
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 227-7791
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Cresskill High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Lincoln Drive
Cresskill, NJ 07626
(201) 227-7791
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cresskill ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Cresskill ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,707 students.
What is the rank of Cresskill ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Cresskill ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #71 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cresskill ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
51% of Cresskill ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are White, 36% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cresskill ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Cresskill ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Cresskill ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,033 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,707 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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