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Best Schools in Garfield, New Jersey
Compare 12 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
12
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
6,038
Total Students
Across Garfield
11.4:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
12 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score35%
ELA Assessment Score47%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)12 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,276 students at Bergen Arts And Sciences Charter School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
James Madison School #10
publicelementaryPK-5
55 Lincoln Place, Garfield, NJ 07026
6.5
Rating
Students
280
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
62%
Washington Irving School #4
publicelementaryPK-5
12 Madonna Place, Garfield, NJ 07026
5.7
Rating
Students
441
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
57%
Bergen Arts And Sciences Charter School
charter schoolhighK-12
200 Macarthur Avenue, Garfield, NJ 07026
4.7
Rating
Students
1,276
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
36%
Thomas Jefferson School #9
publicelementaryPK-5
62 Alpine Street, Garfield, NJ 07026
4.7
Rating
Students
368
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
42%
Christopher Columbus School #8
publicelementaryPK-5
147 Cedar Street, Garfield, NJ 07026
3.7
Rating
Students
366
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
32%
Roosevelt School #7
publicelementaryPK-5
225 Lincoln Pl, Garfield, NJ 07026
3.2
Rating
Students
282
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
32%
Garfield High School
publichighGrade 9-12
500 Palisade Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
3.1
Rating
Students
1,258
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
19%
Abraham Lincoln School #6
publicelementaryPK-5
111 Palisade Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
3
Rating
Students
385
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
22%
Garfield Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
175 Lanza Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
2.4
Rating
Students
971
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
15%
Garfield Public Preschool Annex
publicelementaryPK-PK
464 Outwater Lane, Garfield, NJ 07026
0
Rating
Students
105
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Garfield Public Preschool 3 At Headstart
publicelementaryPK-PK
541 Midland Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
0
Rating
Students
102
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center
publicelementaryPK-PK
241 Ray Street, Garfield, NJ 07026
0
Rating
Students
204
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Garfield
Garfield, New Jersey is home to 12 schools serving over 6,038 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Garfield, New Jersey?
There are 12 schools in Garfield, serving 6,038 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Garfield?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Garfield include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Garfield?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Garfield is 11.4:1.