For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,268 students in Clark, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 803 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Clark, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clark, NJ are Valley Road School, Frank K. Hehnly and Carl H. Kumpf School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Clark have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clark, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Road School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Valley Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 388-7900
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 388-7900
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Frank K. Hehnly
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
590 Raritan Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 381-8100
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 381-8100
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Carl H. Kumpf School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
59 Mildred Terrace
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 381-0400
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 381-0400
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Arthur L. Johnson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
365 Westfield Avenue
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 382-0910
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 382-0910
Gr: 9-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Clark Preschool Annex
Special Education School
430 Westfield Ave
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 428-8408
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 428-8408
Gr: PK | 22 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clark, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Clark, NJ include Valley Road School, Frank K. Hehnly and Carl H. Kumpf School.
How many public schools are located in Clark?
5 public schools are located in Clark.
What percentage of students in Clark go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Clark are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clark?
Clark public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clark are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clark include: Valley Road School vs. Frank K. Hehnly, Frank K. Hehnly vs. Valley Road School
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