Top Rankings
Lopatcong Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 724 students in Lopatcong Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Lopatcong Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
724 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lopatcong Township School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#270 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
11%
% Hispanic
17%
35%
% Black
20%
14%
% White
51%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,981 is higher than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,555 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,981
$27,031
Spending / Student
$27,555
$25,924
Best Lopatcong Township School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lopatcong Township Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
321 Stonehenge Drive
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2995
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2995
Gr: 5-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Lopatcong Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
263 Route 57
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-0800
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-0800
Gr: PK-4 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lopatcong Township School District?
Lopatcong Township School District manages 2 public schools serving 724 students.
What is the rank of Lopatcong Township School District?
Lopatcong Township School District is ranked #265 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lopatcong Township School District?
51% of Lopatcong Township School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lopatcong Township School District?
Lopatcong Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Lopatcong Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,555 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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