Top Rankings
Phillipsburg School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,885 students in Phillipsburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Phillipsburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
3,885 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
357 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Phillipsburg 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 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#551 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
23%
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
11%
% Hispanic
25%
34%
% Black
21%
14%
% White
45%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,879 in this school district is less 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 $22,503 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$93 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,879
$26,937
Spending / Student
$22,503
$25,834
Best Phillipsburg School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phillipsburg High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Stateliner Blvd.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,799 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Phillipsburg Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Warren Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Gr: 3-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Phillipsburg Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hillcrest Blvd.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Green Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Gr: K-2 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
459 Center Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3010
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3010
Gr: PK-1 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phillipsburg School District?
Phillipsburg School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,885 students.
What is the rank of Phillipsburg School District?
Phillipsburg School District is ranked #548 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Phillipsburg School District?
45% of Phillipsburg School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phillipsburg School District?
Phillipsburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Phillipsburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,503 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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