Best Little Ferry Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 822 students in Little Ferry, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in Little Ferry, NJ are Washington Elementary School and Memorial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Little Ferry, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Little Ferry have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Little Ferry, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
130 A Liberty St
Little Ferry, NJ 07643
(201) 641-6760
Gr: PK-4 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
130 Liberty St
Little Ferry, NJ 07643
(201) 641-6186
Gr: 5-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Little Ferry, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Little Ferry, NJ include Washington Elementary School and Memorial Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Little Ferry?
2 public schools are located in Little Ferry.
What is the racial composition of students in Little Ferry?
Little Ferry public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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