Top Rankings
West New York School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,399 students in West New York School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in West New York School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
7,399 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
506 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West New York School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 83% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#526 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
23%
Graduation Rate
83%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
94%
35%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
3%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,995 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,643 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$185 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$175 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,995
$27,031
Spending / Student
$23,643
$25,924
Best West New York School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Public School Number Two
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Broadway
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4040
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4040
Gr: K-6 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Albio Sires Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Palisade Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4070
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4070
Gr: K-6 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
West New York Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 57th St
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4160
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4160
Gr: 7-8 | 1,087 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Harry L Bain
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Broadway
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4095
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4095
Gr: K-6 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Public School Number Five
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Hudson Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4080
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4080
Gr: K-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Public School Number One
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6129 Madison St
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4025
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4025
Gr: K-6 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Public School Number Three
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 55th St
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4060
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4060
Gr: K-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Memorial High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Park Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4110
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4110
Gr: 9-12 | 2,345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
5204 Hudson Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4035
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4035
Gr: PK | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West New York School District?
West New York School District manages 9 public schools serving 7,399 students.
What is the rank of West New York School District?
West New York School District is ranked #521 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West New York School District?
94% of West New York School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West New York School District?
West New York School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is West New York School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,643 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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