Tenafly Public School District

The Tenafly Public School District is a high-performing school district in New Jersey, serving approximately 3,600 students across 6 schools - 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is ranked 37 out of 609 districts in the state and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out for their exceptional performance. Tenafly High School is ranked 29th out of 429 high schools in New Jersey, with a 4-year graduation rate of 91.3% and a low dropout rate of 1.0%. The school also excels in standardized test scores, with over 80% proficiency in Algebra II, Geometry, and English Language Arts. Tenafly Middle School is ranked 22nd out of 743 middle schools in the state, demonstrating strong performance in standardized tests with over 75% proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. Additionally, Walter Stillman School, an elementary school, is ranked 60th out of 1,338 elementary schools in New Jersey and consistently achieves over 80% proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

The Tenafly Public School District as a whole outperforms the state average in all subject areas and grade levels, with many schools achieving over 80% proficiency in standardized tests. However, the district faces a challenge with a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% across all schools, which is an area that warrants further investigation. Overall, the Tenafly Public School District provides a high-quality education to its students, with several standout schools that are among the top-performing in the state.