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Nutley ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District

315 Franklin Avenue
Nutley, NJ 07110
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Nutley 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 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,222 students in Nutley ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Nutley ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
4,222 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
328 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Nutley ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#177 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
50%
38%
64%
49%
25%
23%
93%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
10%
% Hispanic
31%
34%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
50%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,420 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 $20,640 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,420
$26,931
Spending / Student
$20,640
$25,828

Best Nutley ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
155 Washington Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8887
Grades: PK-6
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
Yantacaw School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20 Yantacaw Place
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8891
Grades: K-6
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Garden School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
59 S Spring Garden Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8896
Grades: PK-6
| 553 students
Rank: #44.
Radcliffe School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
379 Bloomfield Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 667-8819
Grades: PK-6
| 349 students
Rank: #55.
John H. Walker Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
325 Franklin Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8869
Grades: 7-8
| 625 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Harrison St
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8882
Grades: PK-6
| 447 students
Rank: #77.
Nutley High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Franklin Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
(973) 661-8824
Grades: 9-12
| 1,190 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Nutley ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Nutley ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,222 students.
What is the rank of Nutley ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Nutley ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #173 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) 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 Nutley ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
50% of Nutley ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nutley ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Nutley 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 Nutley ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,640 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,222 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in NJ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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