Bergenfield Borough School District

225 W. Clinton Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Bergenfield Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,600 students in Bergenfield Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Bergenfield Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
3,600 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
287 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bergenfield Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 642 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 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#242 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
38%
59%
49%
23%
23%
96%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
11%
% Hispanic
58%
35%
% Black
8%
14%
% White
10%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,621 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,621 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,621
$27,031
Spending / Student
$24,621
$25,924

Best Bergenfield Borough School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 Highview Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8759
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
273 Murray Hill Terrace
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8582
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Hickory Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8804
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2 N Franklin Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8581
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
49 S Summit Street
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8771
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Roy W. Brown Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
130 S Washington Ave
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8847
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Bergenfield High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
80 S Prospect Ave
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
(201) 385-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,239 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bergenfield Borough School District?
Bergenfield Borough School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,600 students.
What is the rank of Bergenfield Borough School District?
Bergenfield Borough School District is ranked #236 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bergenfield Borough School District?
58% of Bergenfield Borough School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bergenfield Borough School District?
Bergenfield Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Bergenfield Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,621 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,600 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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