For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,756 students in Palisades Park School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Palisades Park School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Palisades Park School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65-69% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
452 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
26%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,118 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
64%
33%
# Black Students
27 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
142 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
8%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
92
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
150
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
129
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
118
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
125
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
142
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
123
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
122
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
124
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
121
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
148
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
133
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
116
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
98
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
15
56,478
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,728 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,173 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Palisades Park School District?
Palisades Park School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,756 students.
What is the rank of Palisades Park School District?
Palisades Park School District is ranked #481 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Palisades Park School District?
64% of Palisades Park School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palisades Park School District?
Palisades Park School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Palisades Park School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,173 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,756 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 65-69% (Btm 50% in NJ)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
