For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 534 students in Northvale, NJ.
The top ranked public school in Northvale, NJ is Northvale Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northvale, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Northvale have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Northvale, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northvale Public School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
441 Tappan Road
Northvale, NJ 07647
(201) 768-8484
Northvale, NJ 07647
(201) 768-8484
Grades: K-8
| 534 students
Northvale, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tappan Rd
Northvale, NJ 07647
(201) 768-0635
Northvale, NJ 07647
(201) 768-0635
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Northvale, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Northvale, NJ include Northvale Public School.
How many public schools are located in Northvale?
1 public schools are located in Northvale.
What is the racial composition of students in Northvale?
Northvale public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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