Schools in Kearny, New Jersey (2025)
8 schools · 6,236 students · 7 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 763.
Kearny, in New Jersey, has 8 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 6,236 students. By level there are 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 7 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Kearny's schools is 763, above the New Jersey median of 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
8 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Roosevelt Elementary School (58.0, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Schuyler Elementary School (55.7, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Franklin Elementary School (54.4, 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 Kearny High School (1,825 students), Franklin Elementary School (950 students), Hudson Arts and Science Charter School (848 students).
Ranked schools in Kearny
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Jersey.
- 158Roosevelt Elementary SchoolKearny · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 428 students
- 256Schuyler Elementary SchoolKearny · Public Elementary39% Math proficiency · 437 students
- 354Franklin Elementary SchoolKearny · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 950 students
- 446Garfield Elementary SchoolKearny · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 428 students
- 544Hudson Arts and Science Charter SchoolKearny · Charter Elementary44% Math proficiency · 848 students
- 642Washington Elementary SchoolKearny · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 557 students
- 740Lincoln Middle SchoolKearny · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 763 students
- 825Kearny High SchoolKearny · Public High11% Math proficiency · 1,825 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roosevelt Elementary School Kearny · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 58.0 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 428 |
| 2 | Schuyler Elementary School Kearny · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 55.7 Top 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 437 |
| 3 | Franklin Elementary School Kearny · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 54.4 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 950 |
| 4 | Garfield Elementary School Kearny · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 46.1 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 428 |
| 5 | Hudson Arts and Science Charter School Kearny · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 43.8 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 848 |
| 6 | Washington Elementary School Kearny · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 42.3 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 557 |
| 7 | Lincoln Middle School Kearny · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 39.5 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 763 |
| 8 | Kearny High School Kearny · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 24.8 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 1,825 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Kearny?
Roosevelt Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Kearny with a Success Index (US) of 58.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Kearny?
Kearny has 8 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) educating 6,236 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Kearny?
The median Enrollment across schools in Kearny is 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.