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Highland Park Boro School District

435 Mansfield Street
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Highland Park Boro School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,594 students in Highland Park Boro School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Highland Park Boro School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
1,594 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Highland Park Boro School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#443 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
38%
40%
49%
28%
23%
92%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
11%
% Hispanic
31%
34%
% Black
11%
14%
% White
33%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,325 is higher than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,132 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,325
$26,937
Spending / Student
$25,132
$25,834

Best Highland Park Boro School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
102 North Fifth Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Bartle Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
435 Mansfield Street
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-4100
Gr: 2-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Wayne Street
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Irving Primary School
121 South Eleventh Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-1205
Gr: PK-1 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Highland Park Boro School District?
Highland Park Boro School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,594 students.
What is the rank of Highland Park Boro School District?
Highland Park Boro School District is ranked #440 out of 645 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highland Park Boro School District?
33% of Highland Park Boro School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highland Park Boro School District?
Highland Park Boro School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Highland Park Boro School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,132 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,594 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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