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Garfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District

34 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,800 students in Garfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Garfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
4,800 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
426 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Garfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#440 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
38%
42%
49%
14%
23%
91%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
56%
34%
% Black
8%
14%
% White
34%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,655 is higher 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 $26,293 is higher 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
$133 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$126 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,655
$26,937
Spending / Student
$26,293
$25,834

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Madison School #10
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
55 Lincoln Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(862) 306-7190
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Washington Irving School #4
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12 Madonna Place
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5034
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson School #9
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
62 Alpine Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5039
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Christopher Columbus School #8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
147 Cedar Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5038
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt School #7
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Lincoln Pl
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5037
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Garfield High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Palisade Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 1,264 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Abraham Lincoln School #6
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Palisade Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 340-5036
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Garfield Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Lanza Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7020
Gr: 6-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
241 Ray Street
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 253-6615
Gr: PK | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
541 Midland Ave
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 772-0016
Gr: PK | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
464 Outwater Lane
Garfield, NJ 07026
(973) 272-7470
Gr: PK | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Garfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Garfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,800 students.
What is the rank of Garfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Garfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #457 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
56% of Garfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Garfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Garfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Garfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,293 is higher 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: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,800 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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