The bulletin board for America's public schools. Parents, teachers, students, and staff. One community per school.

6 schools in North Arlington School District

New Jersey · 1,988 students · 1 city

Of the public K-12 schools operating across New Jersey, 6 sit inside North Arlington School District, collectively enrolling about 1,988 students (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in North Arlington School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,988
+108 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How North Arlington School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn New JerseyIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
45.4%#111 of 243N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,988#199 of 372#4,483 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
6#122 of 372N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.3:1#304 of 370#2,362 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
38.2%#144 of 369#5,740 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
57.3%#146 of 298#1,997 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside North Arlington School District

State test results across the district's 6 scored schools run from Thomas Jefferson Elementary School at 55.9% proficient to North Arlington High School at 39.9%, a gap of 16.0 points. That is the 114th widest gap among 186 New Jersey districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 1,766 to 1,691 students (down 4%) and from 131 to 138 full-time teachers (up 5%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About North Arlington School District

North Arlington School District is a thinly populated public-school district in New Jersey. The district runs 6 schools and serves approximately 1,988 students.

In terms of grade levels, North Arlington School District consists of 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 331 in this district, below the New Jersey typical of 540.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in North Arlington School District has grew 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,880 students to 1,988.

On allk12, the community for North Arlington School District discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in North Arlington School District?
North Arlington School District operates 6 public K-12 schools in New Jersey, serving approximately 1,988 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in North Arlington School District?
North Arlington School District includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in North Arlington School District?
North Arlington High School is the largest public school in North Arlington School District by enrollment, with approximately 634 students.
What grade levels does North Arlington School District serve?
North Arlington School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 6 schools.