For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 722 students in Lopatcong Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Lopatcong Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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
722 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lopatcong Township School District, which is ranked within the top 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.
Overall District Rank
#270 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
10%
% Hispanic
16%
34%
% Black
20%
15%
% White
53%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,064 is higher 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 $27,632 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,064
$26,931
Spending / Student
$27,632
$25,828
Best Lopatcong Township School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lopatcong Township Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
321 Stonehenge Drive
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2995
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2995
Grades: 5-8
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Lopatcong Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
263 Route 57
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-0800
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-0800
Grades: PK-4
| 374 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lopatcong Township School District?
Lopatcong Township School District manages 2 public schools serving 722 students.
What is the rank of Lopatcong Township School District?
Lopatcong Township School District is ranked #266 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lopatcong Township School District?
53% of Lopatcong Township School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lopatcong Township School District?
Lopatcong Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Lopatcong Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,632 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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