📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NJSLA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 12 Rated Districts in Hudson County, NJ
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hoboken City School District | Hoboken | 8/10 Good | 78th |
| #2 | Union City School District | Union City | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #3 | Weehawken Township School District | Weehawken | 6/10 Average | 50th |
| #4 | Secaucus Town School District | Secaucus | 5/10 Average | 47th |
| #5 | Bayonne City School District | Bayonne | 4/10 Below Average | 38th |
| #6 | Jersey City School District | Jersey City | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #7 | Guttenberg Town School District | Guttenberg | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #8 | West New York Town School District | West New York | 3/10 Below Average | 26th |
| #9 | Harrison Town School District | Harrison | 3/10 Below Average | 23rd |
| #10 | Kearny Town School District | Kearny | 3/10 Below Average | 22nd |
| #11 | North Bergen Township School District | North Bergen | 3/10 Below Average | 22nd |
| #12 | East Newark Borough School District | East Newark | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
Best School Districts in Hudson County, New Jersey (2026)
This page lists the 12 public school districts headquartered in Hudson County, New Jersey that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using NJSLA 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in New Jersey, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Hudson County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Hudson County, New Jersey? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in Hudson County, New Jersey, the highest-rated is Hoboken City School District (Hoboken), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 78th percentile of New Jersey districts on NJSLA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NJSLA 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in New Jersey and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.