Photo: Wangyeah, babyknight, Roman Fuchs, Jim.henderson · CC BY-SA 3.0East Rutherford’s public schools score below 59% of New Jersey districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 25% of East Rutherford’s students scored proficient, below the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving East Rutherford, 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 97% 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.
East Rutherford’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 430 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of East Rutherford’s, its schools beat 52%, higher than their 41% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
East Rutherford runs its own schools through grade 8, then shares
McKenzie School (PK–3) and Alfred S. Faust Middle School (6–8) are East Rutherford’s own. From grade 9, students attend the Carlstadt-East Rutherford School District with Carlstadt: Henry P. Becton Regional High School. The high school’s own results earn a B−. See the path ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 53% and math 25% across both districts in spring 2022, against 49% and 36% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Carlstadt-East Rutherford spends $25,090 per student and East Rutherford Borough $30,839, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
The Childrens Studio (private) and Montessori School-East Rutherford (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 East Rutherford’s grade
C+: better than 41% of New Jersey school districts, #291 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 East Rutherford, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in East Rutherford
McKenzie School
Grades PK–3 · 369 students · 10:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in East Rutherford
McKenzie School
Grades PK–3 · 369 students · 10:1 students per teacher
1st grade in East Rutherford
McKenzie School
Grades PK–3 · 369 students · 10:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in East Rutherford
McKenzie School
Grades PK–3 · 369 students · 10:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in East Rutherford
McKenzie School
Grades PK–3 · 369 students · 10:1 students per teacher
4th grade in East Rutherford
Lincoln School
Grades 4–5 · 178 students · 12:1 students per teacher
5th grade in East Rutherford
Lincoln School
Grades 4–5 · 178 students · 12:1 students per teacher
6th grade in East Rutherford
Alfred S. Faust Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 240 students · 9:1 students per teacher
7th grade in East Rutherford
Alfred S. Faust Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 240 students · 9:1 students per teacher
8th grade in East Rutherford
Alfred S. Faust Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 240 students · 9:1 students per teacher
9th grade in East Rutherford
Henry P. Becton Regional High School
Grades 9–12 · 853 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in East Rutherford
Henry P. Becton Regional High School
Grades 9–12 · 853 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in East Rutherford
Henry P. Becton Regional High School
Grades 9–12 · 853 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in East Rutherford
Henry P. Becton Regional High School
Grades 9–12 · 853 students · 14:1 students per teacher
East Rutherford runs its own schools through grade 8 (East Rutherford Borough School District). From grade 9, students attend the Carlstadt-East Rutherford School District, shared with Carlstadt. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve East Rutherford
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
East Rutherford vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share East Rutherford’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| East Rutherford | C+ | East Rutherford Borough PK–8 · Carlstadt-East Rutherford 9–12 |
| Carlstadt | B− | Carlstadt Borough PK–8 · Carlstadt-East Rutherford 9–12 |
| Rutherford | A− | Rutherford Borough |
| Secaucus | B | Secaucus Town |
| Wallington | B | Wallington Borough |
Every school in East Rutherford
6 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 East Rutherford’s schools
Are East Rutherford’s schools good?
On New Jersey’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools East Rutherford children attend score below 59% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #291 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 52%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is East Rutherford in?
Two districts: East Rutherford Borough School District runs grades PK–8, and Carlstadt-East Rutherford School District runs grades 9–12, shared with Carlstadt.
Where do East Rutherford kids go to high school?
Henry P. Becton Regional High School, with 853 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is East Rutherford’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Carlstadt-East Rutherford School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.
How much does East Rutherford spend per student?
$25,090 in Carlstadt-East Rutherford School District and $30,839 in East Rutherford Borough School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in East Rutherford?
Yes: The Childrens Studio (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 102 students) and Montessori School-East Rutherford (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 70 students).
Parents talk
What East Rutherford families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near East Rutherford → 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.