For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 784 students in Norwood, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary school in Norwood, NJ is Norwood Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwood, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Norwood have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Norwood, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norwood Public School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
177 Summit St
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 768-6363
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 768-6363
Grades: PK-8
| 580 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Valley Central
Special Education School
200 Summit Street
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 767-7224
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 767-7224
Grades: PK-12
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Norwood, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Norwood, NJ include Norwood Public School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Norwood?
2 public elementary schools are located in Norwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Norwood?
Norwood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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