For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,582 students in East Rutherford, NJ (there are , serving 205 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in East Rutherford, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in East Rutherford, NJ are Mckenzie School, Alfred S. Faust Middle School and Henry P. Becton Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Rutherford, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in East Rutherford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Rutherford, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckenzie School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Carlton Avenue
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 531-1235
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 531-1235
Grades: PK-3
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Alfred S. Faust Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Uhland Street
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 804-3100
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 804-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 232 students
Rank: #33.
Henry P. Becton Regional High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Paterson Avenue
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 935-3007
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 935-3007
Grades: 9-12
| 821 students
Rank: n/an/a
258 Grove Street
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 636-7340
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 636-7340
Grades: 4-5
| 153 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in East Rutherford, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in East Rutherford, NJ include Mckenzie School, Alfred S. Faust Middle School and Henry P. Becton Regional High School.
How many public schools are located in East Rutherford?
4 public schools are located in East Rutherford.
What percentage of students in East Rutherford go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in East Rutherford are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Rutherford?
East Rutherford public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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