For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,777 students in Palisades Park, NJ (there are , serving 429 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Palisades Park, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Palisades Park, NJ are Palisades Park Jr-sr High School and Lindbergh Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palisades Park, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Palisades Park have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in Palisades Park, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palisades Park Jr-sr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Veterans Plaza
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 941-1100
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 941-1100
Grades: 7-12
| 736 students
Rank: #22.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Glen Ave
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 947-3556
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 947-3556
Grades: 1-6
| 780 students
Rank: n/an/a
270 First Street
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 947-2761
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
(201) 947-2761
Grades: PK-K
| 261 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palisades Park, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Palisades Park, NJ include Palisades Park Jr-sr High School and Lindbergh Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Palisades Park?
3 public schools are located in Palisades Park.
What percentage of students in Palisades Park go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Palisades Park are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Palisades Park?
Palisades Park public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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