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Best Public Schools in Nutley, NJ


At a glance
7
Schools
4,299
Students
Top rankedSpring Garden School225th of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools
Biggest riser
Spring Garden School up 77 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Radcliffe School 10.9 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
Summary:

The city of Nutley, New Jersey is home to 7 schools that are part of the Nutley Public School District, which is ranked 177 out of 609 school districts in the state and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Among the standout schools in Nutley are John H. Walker Middle School, which is ranked 145 out of 752 New Jersey middle schools and has impressive test scores, with over 95% proficiency in Algebra I and Geometry, as well as a low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%. Spring Garden School, an elementary school, is ranked 225 out of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools and has strong performance in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates ranging from 70% to 89% across grades. Nutley High School is ranked 137 out of 434 New Jersey high schools, with a high graduation rate of 91.3% and low dropout rate of 1.0%.

While the majority of Nutley's schools perform well, there is some variation in their test scores and rankings, with Lincoln School and Radcliffe School lagging behind the other elementary schools. Additionally, the district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% is on the higher side and may be an area for improvement. Overall, the Nutley Public School District appears to be a strong-performing district, with several standout schools and opportunities for continued enhancement of educational outcomes for all students.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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