Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Harrison’s public schools score below 59% of New Jersey districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Harrison’s districts is 24%, below the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Harrison, 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.
Harrison’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 398 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of Harrison’s, its schools beat 56%, higher than their 41% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 48% of tested students were proficient in reading and 24% in math, against 49% and 36% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey (the state reports Harrison’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $22,422 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 2 the district’s path is Lincoln Elementary School, then Washington Middle School, then Harrison High School. Enrollment is up 31% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Marwah Academy (private) is 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 Harrison’s grade
C+: better than 41% of New Jersey school districts, #289 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 Harrison, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Harrison
Kennedy Elementary School
Grades PK–1 · 330 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Harrison
Kennedy Elementary School
Grades PK–1 · 330 students · 13:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Harrison
Kennedy Elementary School
Grades PK–1 · 330 students · 13:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Harrison
Lincoln Elementary School
Grades 2–3 · 306 students · 9:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Harrison
Lincoln Elementary School
Grades 2–3 · 306 students · 9:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Harrison
Hamilton Intermediate School
Grades 4–5 · 295 students · 11:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Harrison
Hamilton Intermediate School
Grades 4–5 · 295 students · 11:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Harrison
Washington Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 466 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Harrison
Washington Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 466 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Harrison
Washington Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 466 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Harrison
Harrison High School
Grades 9–12 · 795 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Harrison
Harrison High School
Grades 9–12 · 795 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Harrison
Harrison High School
Grades 9–12 · 795 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Harrison
Harrison High School
Grades 9–12 · 795 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Harrison’s public schools are run by Harrison 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.
Close to the state in reading
Harrison vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Harrison’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison | C+ | Harrison Town |
| Kearny | C | Kearny Town |
| Newark | D | Newark City |
| East Newark | C | East Newark Borough |
Every school in Harrison
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 Harrison’s schools
Are Harrison’s schools good?
On New Jersey’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Harrison children attend score below 59% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #289 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 56%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Harrison in?
Harrison Town School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,192 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Harrison kids go to high school?
Harrison High School, with 795 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is Harrison’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Harrison Town School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.
How much does Harrison spend per student?
$22,422 in Harrison Town School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Harrison?
Yes: Marwah Academy (nonsectarian, grades K–10, 34 students).
Parents talk
What Harrison families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Harrison → 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.