For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,383 students in Allendale, NJ. Allendale has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New Jersey.
The top-ranked public schools in Allendale, NJ are Brookside School, Hillside Elementary School and Northern Highlands Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allendale, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Allendale have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Allendale, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookside School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Brookside Avenue
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-2020
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-2020
Gr: 4-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
89 Hillsdale Avenue
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-2020
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-2020
Gr: PK-3 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Northern Highlands Regional High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
298 Hillside Ave
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-8700
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 327-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Bergen Arts And Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Macarthur Avenue
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 773-9140
Allendale, NJ 07401
(201) 773-9140
Gr: K-12 | 1,276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Allendale, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Allendale, NJ include Brookside School, Hillside Elementary School and Northern Highlands Regional High School. Allendale has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public schools are located in Allendale?
4 public schools are located in Allendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Allendale?
Allendale public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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