For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,839 students in Demarest, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 493 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Demarest, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%). Demarest has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New Jersey.
The top-ranked public schools in Demarest, NJ are Luther Lee Emerson School, Demarest Middle School and Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Demarest, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Demarest have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Demarest, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Luther Lee Emerson School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15 Columbus Road
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-6060
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-6060
Gr: 2-4 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Demarest Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
568 Piermont Rd
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-6060
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-6060
Gr: 5-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 Knickerbocker Road
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-3200
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
130 County Rd
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-6060
Demarest, NJ 07627
(201) 768-6060
Gr: PK-1 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Demarest, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Demarest, NJ include Luther Lee Emerson School, Demarest Middle School and Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest. Demarest has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public schools are located in Demarest?
4 public schools are located in Demarest.
What percentage of students in Demarest go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Demarest are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Demarest?
Demarest public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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