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Schools in Glen Rock · Glen Rock Borough School District

Glen Rock’s public schools outscore 85% of New Jersey districts

Math proficiency in Glen Rock’s districts is 71%, above the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Glen Rock, 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.

#49of 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
78%
▲ 29 pts vs NJ 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
71%
▲ 36 pts vs NJ 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▼ 0–4 pts vs NJ 90%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$25.5K
▼ 10% vs NJ $28.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.5
NJ 11.6
Schools in town
8
2,531 students on the public path
In brief

Glen Rock’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 161 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of Glen Rock’s, its schools beat 63%, lower than their 85% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 78% and math 71% 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

The district spends $25,471 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Glen Rock Middle School, then Glen Rock High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Academy of Our Lady (private) and Cccnj Chinese School (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 Glen Rock’s grade

A Test scoresC+ Graduation

A: better than 85% of New Jersey school districts, #49 of 465 New Jersey towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New Jersey average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

New Jersey school districts we grade (651)Better than 85%
Lower resultsHigher results
New Jersey towns with similar household incomes (161)Better than 63%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,432 test results and a graduating class of 176 could put Glen Rock anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Glen Rock’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,437 in math, 1,428 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–54 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressA to A+
6–8Glen Rock Middle SchoolGlen Rock Borough School DistrictA
9–12Glen Rock High SchoolGlen Rock Borough School DistrictA

Glen Rock’s public schools are run by Glen Rock Borough 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.

Glen Rock Borough School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 6 schools · 2,531 students · 11.5 per teacher (NJ 11.6)
$25,471NJ $28,441 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading78%
State average 48.6% · 1428 students tested
Math71%
State average 35.5% · 1437 students tested

Glen Rock vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Glen Rock’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Glen RockAGlen Rock Borough
RidgewoodARidgewood Village
Fair LawnAFair Lawn Borough
HawthorneB−Hawthorne Borough

Every school in Glen Rock

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 Glen Rockby address
Central School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
A+
299 students14:1Rate it →
Clara E Coleman School
Elementary · Grades K–5
A+
322 students13:1Rate it →
Alexander Hamilton School
Elementary · Grades K–5
A
300 students13:1Rate it →
Richard E Byrd School
Elementary · Grades K–5
A+
246 students12:1Rate it →
Glen Rock Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
A
642 students11:1Rate it →
Glen Rock High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
722 students10:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Academy of Our Lady
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
251 students13:1Rate it →
Cccnj Chinese School
Elementary · Grades K–6
Private · Nonsectarian
52 students6:1Rate it →

Questions about Glen Rock’s schools

Are Glen Rock’s schools good?

By New Jersey’s own tests, yes: the public schools Glen Rock children attend outscore 85% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #49 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 63%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Glen Rock in?

Glen Rock Borough School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,531 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do Glen Rock kids go to high school?

Glen Rock High School, with 722 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Glen Rock’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Glen Rock Borough School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.

How much does Glen Rock spend per student?

$25,471 in Glen Rock Borough School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Glen Rock?

Yes: Academy of Our Lady (Catholic, grades PK–8, 251 students) and Cccnj Chinese School (nonsectarian, grades K–6, 52 students).

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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.