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Public School Number Five

5401 Hudson Ave, West New York, NJ 07093, United States

+1 (201) 553-4080

http://ps-5.wnyschools.net/

2.5

Overall Rating

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Public School Number Five Overview

About This School

Public School Number Five is a public middle in West New York, New Jersey, serving 570 students in grades K-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate 36% proficiency in ELA and 14% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 40 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $87,517. Students at Public School Number Five are 51% male and 49% female. The student body is 96% Hispanic, 3% White, and 1% Black.

570

Total Students

K-6

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

40 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts36%

Mathematics14%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-6

County

Hudson County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Public School Number Five Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

36%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 33%State Avg: 50%

14%

Mathematics

City Avg: 19%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

Students per Counselor

Public School Number Five Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$87,517

City Avg: $87,517

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor:1

Public School Number Five Student Demographics

Student Body

50.53%

Male

49.47%

Female

Total Enrollment: 570 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White2.81%

Hispanic96.32%

Asian0.18%

Black0.7%

Two or More Races0%

Native American0%

Public School Number Five Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Public School Number Five

Q: What is Public School Number Five?

A: Public School Number Five is a middle public located in West New York.

Q: How many students attend Public School Number Five?

A: Public School Number Five has approximately 570 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Public School Number Five?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Public School Number Five is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Public School Number Five

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Public School Number Five - West New York, NJ

Quick Facts about Public School Number Five
School Name	Public School Number Five
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-6
Location	5401 Hudson Ave, West New York, NJ 07093, West New York, NJ
County	Hudson County
Phone	+1 (201) 553-4080
Total Students	570
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	40
Rating	2.5/10
ELA Proficiency	36%
Math Proficiency	14%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Public School Number Five

What is Public School Number Five?

Public School Number Five is a middle public located in West New York.

How many students attend Public School Number Five?

Public School Number Five has approximately 570 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Public School Number Five?

The student-teacher ratio at Public School Number Five is 14:1.

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