Reformed Dutch Church of Second River · Photo: Jim.henderson · CC0Belleville Township’s public schools score below 67% of New Jersey districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 19% of Belleville Township’s students scored proficient, below the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Belleville Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Jersey, not nationally.
From New Jersey state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Belleville Township’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 375 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of Belleville Township’s, its schools beat 47%, higher than their 33% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 40% of tested students were proficient in reading and 19% in math, against 49% and 36% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $25,006 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Seven elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Belleville Middle School, then Belleville High School. Enrollment is up 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Peters School (private) and 1St Cerebral Palsy of NJ (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Belleville Township’s grade
C: better than 33% of New Jersey school districts, #328 of 465 New Jersey towns. Graduation is above the New Jersey average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Belleville Township, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Belleville Township
Belleville Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 685 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Belleville
8th grade in Belleville Township
Belleville Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 685 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Belleville
9th grade in Belleville Township
Belleville High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,590 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Belleville
10th grade in Belleville Township
Belleville High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,590 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Belleville
11th grade in Belleville Township
Belleville High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,590 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Belleville
12th grade in Belleville Township
Belleville High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,590 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Belleville
Belleville Township’s public schools are run by Belleville Town School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Belleville Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Belleville Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville Township | C | Belleville Town |
| Newark | D | Newark City |
| North Arlington | B | North Arlington Borough |
| Bloomfield | B− | Bloomfield Township |
| Kearny | C | Kearny Town |
| Nutley | B+ | Nutley Town |
| Lyndhurst | C+ | Lyndhurst Township |
Every school in Belleville Township
12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Jersey’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Belleville Township’s schools
Are Belleville Township’s schools good?
On New Jersey’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Belleville Township children attend score below 67% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #328 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 47%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Belleville Township in?
Belleville Town School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,886 students in 10 schools (2024–25).
Where do Belleville Township kids go to high school?
Belleville High School in Belleville, with 1,590 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Belleville Township’s graduation rate?
93% of the class of 2023 in Belleville Town School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.
How much does Belleville Township spend per student?
$25,006 in Belleville Town School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Belleville Township?
Yes: St. Peters School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 110 students) and 1St Cerebral Palsy of NJ (special education, grades PK–12, 65 students).
Parents talk
What Belleville Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Belleville Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Jersey. Stars are from neighbors.