Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Norwood 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norwood 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Norwood 91¹û¶³´«Ã½'s student population of 580 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1951
School Motto
Think - Lead - Serve
School Rankings
Norwood 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norwood 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#273 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
40%
11%
Hispanic
14%
34%
Black
1%
14%
White
40%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norwood 91¹û¶³´«Ã½'s ranking?
Norwood 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ is ranked #273 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Norwood 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ often compared to?
Norwood 91¹û¶³´«Ã½is often viewed alongside schools like Harrington Park School, Northvale 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Norwood 91¹û¶³´«Ã½?
580 students attend Norwood 91¹û¶³´«Ã½.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Norwood 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ students are Asian, 40% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norwood 91¹û¶³´«Ã½?
Norwood 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Norwood 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ offer ?
Norwood 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Norwood 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ part of?
Norwood 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ is part of Norwood 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ District.
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