Top Rankings
Allendale Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 850 students in Allendale Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Allendale Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
850 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Allendale Public School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 648 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
11%
% Hispanic
8%
35%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
68%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,985 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,133 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,985
$27,031
Spending / Student
$23,133
$25,924
Best Allendale Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookside School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Brookside Avenue
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-2020
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-2020
Gr: 4-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
89 Hillsdale Avenue
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-2020
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-2020
Gr: PK-3 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Allendale Public School District?
Allendale Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 850 students.
What is the rank of Allendale Public School District?
Allendale Public School District is ranked #11 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Allendale Public School District?
68% of Allendale Public School District students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Allendale Public School District?
Allendale Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Allendale Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,133 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.
