North Arlington’s public schools outscore 56% of New Jersey districts
In the comparison, North Arlington comes above the New Jersey average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving North Arlington, 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 98% 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.
North Arlington’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 401 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of North Arlington’s, its schools beat 75%, higher than their 56% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 56% and math 38% 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 $19,464 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 Veterans Middle School, then North Arlington High School. Enrollment is up 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Queen of Peace Grammar School (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 North Arlington’s grade
B: better than 56% of New Jersey school districts, #219 of 465 New Jersey towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New Jersey average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve North Arlington, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in North Arlington · depends on your address
George Washington Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 335 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Susan B. Anthony Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 297 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 132 students · 8:1 students per teacher
6th grade in North Arlington
Veterans Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 426 students · 10:1 students per teacher
7th grade in North Arlington
Veterans Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 426 students · 10:1 students per teacher
8th grade in North Arlington
Veterans Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 426 students · 10:1 students per teacher
9th grade in North Arlington
North Arlington High School
Grades 9–12 · 634 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in North Arlington
North Arlington High School
Grades 9–12 · 634 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in North Arlington
North Arlington High School
Grades 9–12 · 634 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in North Arlington
North Arlington High School
Grades 9–12 · 634 students · 14:1 students per teacher
North Arlington’s public schools are run by North Arlington 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.
Well above the state in reading
North Arlington vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share North Arlington’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| North Arlington | B | North Arlington Borough |
| Kearny | C | Kearny Town |
| Lyndhurst | C+ | Lyndhurst Township |
| Belleville | C | Belleville Town |
Every school in North Arlington
7 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 North Arlington’s schools
Are North Arlington’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of New Jersey: the public schools North Arlington children attend outscore 56% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #219 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 75%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is North Arlington in?
North Arlington Borough School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,988 students in 6 schools (2024–25).
Where do North Arlington kids go to high school?
North Arlington High School, with 634 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is North Arlington’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in North Arlington Borough School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.
How much does North Arlington spend per student?
$19,464 in North Arlington Borough School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in North Arlington?
Yes: Queen of Peace Grammar School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 166 students).
Parents talk
What North Arlington families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near North Arlington → 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.