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Schools in Clark Township · Clark Township School District

Clark Township’s public schools outscore 74% of New Jersey districts

On the state math tests, 48% of Clark Township’s students scored proficient, above the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Clark 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.

#114of 465 New Jersey townsK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
63%
▲ 14 pts vs NJ 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
48%
▲ 12 pts vs NJ 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 4–10 pts vs NJ 90%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$21.6K
▼ 24% vs NJ $28.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
12.6
NJ 11.6 · larger classes
Schools in town
8
2,246 students on the public path
In brief

Clark Township’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 420 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of Clark Township’s, its schools beat 79%, higher than their 74% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 63% and math 48% in spring 2022, against 49% and 36% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $21,611 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Carl H. Kumpf School, then Arthur L. Johnson High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Featherbed Lane School of Clark (private), Mother Seton Regional High School (private), Kindercare Learning Center #1517 (private) and Honor Ridge Academy (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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Clark Township’s grade

B+ Test scoresA− Graduation

B+: better than 74% of New Jersey school districts, #114 of 465 New Jersey towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New Jersey average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

New Jersey school districts we grade (651)Better than 74%
Lower resultsHigher results
New Jersey towns with similar household incomes (420)Better than 79%
B+A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,257 test results and a graduating class of 184 could put Clark Township anywhere from B+ to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Clark Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,258 in math, 1,256 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Clark Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA−
6–8Carl H. Kumpf SchoolClark Township School DistrictA−
9–12Arthur L. Johnson High SchoolClark Township School DistrictB

Clark Township’s public schools are run by Clark Township 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.

Clark Township School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,268 students · 12.6 per teacher (NJ 11.6)
$21,611NJ $28,441 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading63%
State average 48.6% · 1256 students tested
Math48%
State average 35.5% · 1258 students tested

Clark Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Clark Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Clark TownshipB+Clark Township
Scotch PlainsA−Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional
WinfieldDWinfield Township
CranfordA−Cranford Township
RahwayDRahway City
LindenC−Linden City

Every school in Clark Township

8 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).

District schools in Clark Townshipby address
Frank K. Hehnly
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Clark
A−
543 students15:1Rate it →
Valley Road School
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Clark
A−
390 students11:1Rate it →
Carl H. Kumpf School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Clark
A−
528 students11:1Rate it →
Arthur L. Johnson High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Clark
B
785 students13:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Featherbed Lane School of Clark
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · Clark
Private · Nonsectarian
370 studentsRate it →
Mother Seton Regional High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Clark
Private · Catholic · All-girls
181 students8:1Rate it →
Kindercare Learning Center #1517
Elementary · Grades PK–K · Clark
Private · Nonsectarian
175 studentsRate it →
Honor Ridge Academy
Grades 1–12 · Clark
Private · Special education
89 students7:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Clark Preschool Annex).

Questions about Clark Township’s schools

Are Clark Township’s schools good?

By New Jersey’s own tests, yes: the public schools Clark Township children attend outscore 74% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #114 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 79%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Clark Township in?

Clark Township School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,268 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Clark Township kids go to high school?

Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark, with 785 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Clark Township’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Clark Township School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.

How much does Clark Township spend per student?

$21,611 in Clark Township School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Clark Township?

Yes: Featherbed Lane School of Clark (nonsectarian, grades PK–1, 370 students), Mother Seton Regional High School (catholic · all-girls, grades 9–12, 181 students), Kindercare Learning Center #1517 (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 175 students) and Honor Ridge Academy (special education, grades 1–12, 89 students).

Parents talk

What Clark Township families are saying about school.

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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.