For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 350 students in Mount Arlington, NJ (there are , serving 62 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Mount Arlington, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in Mount Arlington, NJ is Mount Arlington ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Arlington, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Mount Arlington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Mount Arlington, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Arlington ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 Howard Boulevard
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
(973) 398-4400
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
(973) 398-4400
Grades: 3-8
| 217 students
Rank: n/an/a
446 Howard Boulevard
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
(973) 398-6400
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
(973) 398-6400
Grades: PK-2
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mount Arlington, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Mount Arlington, NJ include Mount Arlington ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Arlington?
2 public schools are located in Mount Arlington.
What percentage of students in Mount Arlington go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Mount Arlington are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Arlington?
Mount Arlington public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mount Arlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mount Arlington include: Mount Arlington ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School vs. Edith M. Decker Elementary School
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