J Spencer Smith School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tenafly, New Jersey 07670 · Tenafly Public School District
#90 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#284 of 50,301 nationally
About J Spencer Smith School
J Spencer Smith School is a public elementary located in Tenafly, in the Tenafly Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 326 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 93.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 90th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (84th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 326.
There are 6 schools in Tenafly; J Spencer Smith School ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)76%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)1.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for J Spencer Smith School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 1.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near J Spencer Smith School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center
Englewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
434 students · 1.0 km away
Walter Stillman School
Tenafly · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students · 1.3 km away
Dr. Leroy McCloud Elementary School
Englewood · Public middle · Grades 4–6
489 students · 1.4 km away
Dr. John Grieco Elementary School
Englewood · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
499 students · 1.4 km away
Englewood on the Palisades Charter School
Englewood · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
306 students · 2.0 km away
Ralph S Maugham School
Tenafly · Public elementary · Grades K–5
358 students · 2.0 km away
Dwight Morrow High School/Academies@Englewood
Englewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,083 students · 2.1 km away
North Cliff School
Englewood Cliffs · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
149 students · 2.2 km away
Tenafly Middle School
Tenafly · Public middle · Grades 6–8
916 students · 2.2 km away
Janis E. Dismus Middle School
Englewood · Public middle · Grades 7–8
342 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Irving Primary School
Highland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
326 students
Joseph M. Ferraina Early Childhood Learning Center
Long Branch · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
326 students
North Boulevard School
Pompton Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students
Woodside Elementary School
River Vale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
326 students
School Street School
Boonton · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
325 students
Deerfield Township Elementary School
Rosenhayn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
325 students
Frequently asked questions
Is J Spencer Smith School a good school?
J Spencer Smith School has a Success Index (US) of 93.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #90 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does J Spencer Smith School rank in New Jersey?
J Spencer Smith School ranks #90 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #284 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend J Spencer Smith School?
J Spencer Smith School had 326 students in 2025.
Is J Spencer Smith School a elementary school or a high school?
J Spencer Smith School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near J Spencer Smith School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of J Spencer Smith School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.