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Edgewater School District (2026) - Edgewater, NJ

Edgewater School District

251 Undercliff Ave
Edgewater, NJ 07020
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 717 students in Edgewater School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Edgewater School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more 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
717 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Edgewater School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#184 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
55%
38%
59%
49%
25-29%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
44%
11%
% Hispanic
18%
35%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
29%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $49,144 is higher than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 55% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,226 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$49,144
$27,031
Spending / Student
$36,226
$25,924

Best Edgewater School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eleanor Van Gelder
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
251 Undercliff Ave
Edgewater, NJ 07020
(201) 945-4106
Gr: 3-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Undercliff Ave
Edgewater, NJ 07020
(201) 945-4106
Gr: PK-2 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Edgewater School District?
Edgewater School District manages 2 public schools serving 717 students.
What is the rank of Edgewater School District?
Edgewater School District is ranked #185 out of 642 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Edgewater School District?
44% of Edgewater School District students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Edgewater School District?
Edgewater School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Edgewater School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,226 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 717 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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