Verona Public School District

121 Fairview Avenue
Verona, NJ 07044
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,167 students in Verona 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 Verona Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
6 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
2,167 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Verona 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)
#239 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
50%
38%
53%
49%
27%
23%
(21-22)
85-89%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
11%
% Hispanic
10%
35%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
81%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,314 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,920 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,314
$27,031
Spending / Student
$30,920
$25,924

Best Verona Public School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Avenue School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
118 Forest Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6754
Gr: K-4 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Verona High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
151 Fairview Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6750
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Laning Avenue School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18 Lanning Rd
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6755
Gr: PK-4 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Brookdale Avenue School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14 Brookdale Court
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6752
Gr: K-4 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Bloomfield Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6751
Gr: 5-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
125 Grove Ave
Verona, NJ 07044
(973) 571-6753
Gr: K-4 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Verona Public School District?
Verona Public School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,167 students.
What is the rank of Verona Public School District?
Verona Public School District is ranked #239 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 Verona Public School District?
81% of Verona Public School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Verona Public School District?
Verona Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Verona Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,920 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,167 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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