For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,791 students in Fords, NJ (there are , serving 54 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Fords, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Fords, NJ are Dual Language School, Lafayette Estates Elementary School and Fords Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fords, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Fords have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Fords, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dual Language School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
630 Amboy Avenue
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 376-6200
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 376-6200
Grades: 4-8
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Estates Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Ford Avenue
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 596-4143
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 596-4143
Grades: K-5
| 720 students
Rank: #33.
Fords Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Fanning Street
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 596-4200
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 596-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Fords, New Jersey ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
186 Ford Avenue
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 568-5414
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 568-5414
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fords, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Fords, NJ include Dual Language School, Lafayette Estates Elementary School and Fords Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Fords?
3 public schools are located in Fords.
What percentage of students in Fords go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Fords are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fords?
Fords public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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