Schools in Garfield, New Jersey (2025)
12 schools · 6,038 students · 11 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 368.
Garfield, in New Jersey, has 12 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 6,038 students. By level there are 6 elementary, 4 other, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 11 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Garfield's schools is 368, below the New Jersey median of 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
8 of the 12 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 Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School (1,276 students), Garfield High School (1,258 students), Garfield Middle School (971 students).
Ranked schools in Garfield
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
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School
Garfield · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,276 students
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center
Garfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
204 students
Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart
Garfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
102 students
Garfield Public Preschool Annex
Garfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
105 students
Compare the top 4 schools in Garfield side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Garfield?
Thomas Jefferson School #9 is the highest-ranked school in Garfield 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?
Garfield has 12 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 4 other) educating 6,038 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Garfield?
The median Enrollment across schools in Garfield is 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.