For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 510 students in Carlstadt, NJ.
The top ranked public school in Carlstadt, NJ is Carlstadt Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlstadt, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Carlstadt have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Carlstadt, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carlstadt Public School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Washington Street
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 672-3000
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 672-3000
Grades: PK-8
| 510 students
Carlstadt, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
503 Sixth St
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 935-6808
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 935-6808
Grades: PK-2
| 190 students
550 Washington St
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 935-6805
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 935-6805
Grades: 2-3
| 106 students
325 Third St
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 939-6506
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
(201) 939-6506
Grades: 3-8
| 334 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carlstadt, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Carlstadt, NJ include Carlstadt Public School.
How many public schools are located in Carlstadt?
1 public schools are located in Carlstadt.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlstadt?
Carlstadt public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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