Photo: Hudconja · CC BY-SA 3.0West New York’s public schools score below 84% of New Jersey districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in West New York’s districts is 19%, below the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving West New York, 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.
West New York’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 203 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of West New York’s, its schools beat 32%, higher than their 16% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 34% of tested students were proficient in reading and 19% in math, against 49% and 36% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
83% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey. Districts ↓
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 ↓
Six elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is West New York Middle School, then Memorial High School. See the path ↓
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 West New York’s grade
C−: better than 16% of New Jersey school districts, #409 of 465 New Jersey towns. Both inputs trail the New Jersey average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve West New York, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in West New York
Early Childhood School
Grades PK · 395 students · 30:1 students per teacher
7th grade in West New York
West New York Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 1,087 students · 16:1 students per teacher
8th grade in West New York
West New York Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 1,087 students · 16:1 students per teacher
9th grade in West New York
Memorial High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,345 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in West New York
Memorial High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,345 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in West New York
Memorial High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,345 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in West New York
Memorial High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,345 students · 16:1 students per teacher
West New York’s public schools are run by West New York 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.
Well below the state in reading
West New York vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share West New York’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| West New York | C− | West New York Town |
| Guttenberg | C− | Guttenberg Town |
| North Bergen | D | North Bergen Township |
| Union City | B− | Union City |
| Weehawken | B− | Weehawken Township |
Every school in West New York
9 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 West New York’s schools
Are West New York’s schools good?
On New Jersey’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools West New York children attend score below 84% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #409 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 32%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is West New York in?
West New York Town School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,399 students in 9 schools (2024–25).
Where do West New York kids go to high school?
Memorial High School, with 2,345 students; its own test results earn a C.
What is West New York’s graduation rate?
83% of the class of 2023 in West New York Town School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.
How much does West New York spend per student?
$21,611 in West New York Town School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What West New York 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.