Summary:
The Glen Rock Public School District in New Jersey is home to four exceptional elementary schools that consistently rank among the top performers in the state. These schools, serving grades K-5, have established a reputation for academic excellence, with several standout institutions leading the way.
The Alexander Hamilton School and Richard E Byrd School are particularly noteworthy, ranking 31st and 99th, respectively, out of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools in 2024-2025. Both schools have earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, reflecting their exceptional performance across various metrics. The Alexander Hamilton School boasts over 90% proficiency in ELA and Math for 4th and 5th grades, as well as an impressive 78.7% proficiency in 5th grade Science, far exceeding the state average of 30.1%. The Richard E Byrd School, on the other hand, has demonstrated exceptional Math proficiency, with 90% or higher in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, and an outstanding 91.7% ELA proficiency in 5th grade, well above the state average of 52.3%.
While the district as a whole performs exceptionally well, with all four elementary schools ranking in the top 20% of New Jersey, the district faces some challenges, such as a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% across all schools. Additionally, the district's low percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 0.88% to 1%, suggest that the district serves a relatively affluent population, raising questions about equity and access for students from lower-income backgrounds. Nevertheless, the district's commitment to academic excellence is evident in its higher-than-average spending per student, ranging from $12,862 to $13,648, and its relatively low student-teacher ratios, between 12.8 and 14.0.
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