Northern Valley Central serves 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Valley Central ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Northern Valley Central's student population of 204 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northern Valley Central is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
14%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
58%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
32%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Northern Valley Central often compared to?
Northern Valley Centralis often viewed alongside schools like Westlake by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Northern Valley Central?
204 students attend Northern Valley Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Northern Valley Central students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Valley Central?
Northern Valley Central has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northern Valley Central offer ?
Northern Valley Central offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern Valley Central part of?
Northern Valley Central is part of Northern Valley Regional High School District.
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