Serving 146 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Alpine Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alpine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Alpine Elementary School's student population of 146 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
146 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alpine Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alpine Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#84 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Asian
23%
11%
Hispanic
7%
35%
Black
10%
14%
White
56%
37%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alpine Elementary School's ranking?
Alpine Elementary School is ranked #84 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Alpine Elementary School often compared to?
Alpine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ann Blanche Smith by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Alpine Elementary School?
146 students attend Alpine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Alpine Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alpine Elementary School?
Alpine Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alpine Elementary School offer ?
Alpine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alpine Elementary School part of?
Alpine Elementary School is part of Alpine Public School District.
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