Paramus Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,612 students in Paramus Public 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 Paramus Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Paramus Public School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 86% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
# American Indian Students
14 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,104 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
31%
10%
# Hispanic Students
616 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
33%
# Black Students
96 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
1,645 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
46%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
123 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
94
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
217
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
253
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
244
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
229
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
269
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
247
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
261
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
304
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
268
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
259
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
276
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
252
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
287
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
152
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 $32,030 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,950 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Paramus Public School District?
Paramus Public School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,612 students.
What is the rank of Paramus Public School District?
Paramus Public School District is ranked #183 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paramus Public School District?
46% of Paramus Public School District students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paramus Public School District?
Paramus Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Paramus Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,950 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,612 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50% in NJ)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
