Schools in Rutherford School District, New Jersey (2025)
5 schools · 2,544 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 500.
Rutherford School District, in New Jersey, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,544 students. By level there are 2 middle, 2 elementary, 1 high; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across Rutherford School District's schools is 500, above the New Jersey median of 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Pierrepont School (90.3, top 5% of middle schools nationally), followed by Union School (89.4, top 5% of middle schools nationally), and Lincoln School (75.0, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Rutherford High School (727 students), Pierrepont School (569 students), Lincoln School (500 students).
Ranked schools in Rutherford School District
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Jersey.
- 190Pierrepont SchoolRutherford · Public Middle64% Math proficiency · 569 students
- 289Union SchoolRutherford · Public Middle58% Math proficiency · 399 students
- 375Lincoln SchoolRutherford · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 500 students
- 473Rutherford High SchoolRutherford · Public High40% Math proficiency · 727 students
- 559Washington SchoolRutherford · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 349 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierrepont School Rutherford · Middle · Grades 4–6 | Public | 90.3 Top 5% | 64% Math proficiency | 569 |
| 2 | Union School Rutherford · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 89.4 Top 5% | 58% Math proficiency | 399 |
| 3 | Lincoln School Rutherford · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 75.0 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 500 |
| 4 | Rutherford High School Rutherford · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72.8 Top 25% | 40% Math proficiency | 727 |
| 5 | Washington School Rutherford · Elementary · Grades 1–3 | Public | 58.5 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 349 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Rutherford School District side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Rutherford School District?
Pierrepont School is the highest-ranked school in Rutherford School District with a Success Index (US) of 90.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Rutherford School District?
Rutherford School District has 5 schools (2 middle, 2 elementary, 1 high) educating 2,544 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Rutherford School District?
The median Enrollment across schools in Rutherford School District is 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.