Schools in Garfield Public School District, New Jersey (2025)
11 schools · 4,762 students · 11 public · median Enrollment 366.
Garfield Public School District, in New Jersey, has 11 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 4,762 students. By level there are 6 elementary, 3 other, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 11 public.
The median Enrollment across Garfield Public School District's schools is 366, below the New Jersey median of 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
8 of the 11 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Thomas Jefferson School #9 (72.3, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Washington Irving School #4 (70.4, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and James Madison School #10 (65.8, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Garfield High School (1,258 students), Garfield Middle School (971 students), Washington Irving School #4 (441 students).
Ranked schools in Garfield Public School District
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Jersey.
- 172Thomas Jefferson School #9Garfield · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 368 students
- 270Washington Irving School #4Garfield · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 441 students
- 366James Madison School #10Garfield · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 280 students
- 452Roosevelt School #7Garfield · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 282 students
- 547Garfield Middle SchoolGarfield · Public Middle33% Math proficiency · 971 students
- 647Christopher Columbus School #8Garfield · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 366 students
- 741Abraham Lincoln School #6Garfield · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 385 students
- 834Garfield High SchoolGarfield · Public High20% Math proficiency · 1,258 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Jefferson School #9 Garfield · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 72.3 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 368 |
| 2 | Washington Irving School #4 Garfield · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 70.4 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 441 |
| 3 | James Madison School #10 Garfield · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 65.8 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 280 |
| 4 | Roosevelt School #7 Garfield · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 52.1 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 282 |
| 5 | Garfield Middle School Garfield · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 46.9 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 971 |
| 6 | Christopher Columbus School #8 Garfield · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 46.6 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 366 |
| 7 | Abraham Lincoln School #6 Garfield · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 40.5 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 385 |
| 8 | Garfield High School Garfield · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 34.4 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 1,258 |
Other schools in Garfield Public School District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Garfield Public School District side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Garfield Public School District?
Thomas Jefferson School #9 is the highest-ranked school in Garfield Public School District with a Success Index (US) of 72.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Garfield Public School District?
Garfield Public School District has 11 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 3 other) educating 4,762 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Garfield Public School District?
The median Enrollment across schools in Garfield Public School District is 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.