Clark Township Public School District

365 Westfield Avenue
Clark, NJ 07066
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,268 students in Clark Township Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Clark Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
2,268 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
178 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Clark Township Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#211 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
45%
38%
63%
49%
29%
23%
(21-22)
85-89%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
11%
% Hispanic
19%
35%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
73%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,841 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,720 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,841
$27,031
Spending / Student
$19,720
$25,924

Best Clark Township Public School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Road School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 Valley Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 388-7900
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Frank K. Hehnly
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
590 Raritan Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 381-8100
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Carl H. Kumpf School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
59 Mildred Terrace
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 381-0400
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Arthur L. Johnson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
365 Westfield Avenue
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 382-0910
Gr: 9-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Clark Preschool Annex
Special Education School
430 Westfield Ave
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 428-8408
Gr: PK | 22 students Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clark Township Public School District?
Clark Township Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,268 students.
What is the rank of Clark Township Public School District?
Clark Township Public School District is ranked #210 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark Township Public School District?
73% of Clark Township Public School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clark Township Public School District?
Clark Township Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Clark Township Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,720 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,268 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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