For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,412 students in Belleville, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Belleville, NJ are Belleville Ps10, Belleville Ps9 and Belleville Ps5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belleville, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Belleville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Belleville, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belleville Ps10
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
527 Belleville Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4334
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4334
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Belleville Ps9
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Ralph St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4337
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4337
Gr: K-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Belleville Ps5
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
149 Adelaide St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4399
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4399
Gr: K-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Belleville Ps3
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
230 Joralemon St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4341
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4341
Gr: K-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Belleville Ps7
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Passaic Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4338
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4338
Gr: PK-6 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Belleville Ps4
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Magnolia Street
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4340
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4340
Gr: PK-6 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Belleville Ps8
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
183 Union Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4344
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4344
Gr: PK-6 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Belleville, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
634 Mill Street
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 450-3500
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 450-3500
Gr: PK | 25 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Belleville, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Belleville, NJ include Belleville Ps10, Belleville Ps9 and Belleville Ps5.
How many public elementary schools are located in Belleville?
7 public elementary schools are located in Belleville.
What is the racial composition of students in Belleville?
Belleville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Belleville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Belleville include: Belleville Ps3 vs. Belleville Ps4, Belleville Ps4 vs. Belleville Ps3, Belleville Ps5 vs. Belleville Ps4
