- School No. 1 — 0.1 mi · Grades K–4 · 540 students
- Lewis F. Cole Middle School — 0.5 mi · Grades 5–8 · 1,227 students
- Fort Lee High School — 0.6 mi · Grades 9–12 · 1,170 students
- School No. 2 — 0.7 mi · Grades PK–4 · 362 students
- School No. 3 — 1.0 mi · Grades PK–4 · 330 students
- School No. 4 — 1.0 mi · Grades K–4 · 377 students
| Metric | Fort Lee Borough School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 4,032 | 3,544 | ≈ Near average |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $24,529/yr | $17,619/yr | ↑ 39% above avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 9/10 — Excellent | — | Above average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lee Borough School District (this district) | 9/10 | 85th | 4,032 |
| Leonia Borough School District | 8/10 | 77th | 2,131 |
| Palisades Park Borough School District | 2/10 | 17th | 1,786 |
| Edgewater Borough School District | 8/10 | 70th | 673 |
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Ranked against 582 rated districts in NJ → 85th percentile → 9/10.
Source: New Jersey Dept. of Education NJSLA, grades 3–8 Met/Exceeded Expectations, 2024–25 school year. Full methodology →
About Fort Lee Borough School District
Fort Lee Borough School District is the public school district assigned to zip code 07024 in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Serving students from Pre-K – 12th, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 07024. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Understanding the 9/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Fort Lee Borough School District 9 out of 10 — top-tier among New Jersey public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in New Jersey’s NJSLA grades 3–8 ELA & Math assessments (2024–25 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because New Jersey is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
Fort Lee Borough School District ranks among the highest-performing public school districts in New Jersey on state assessments, with reading and math proficiency rates in roughly the top 10–20% statewide. Homes in and around zip code 07024 often carry a measurable premium relative to neighboring areas served by lower-rated districts. Families moving here for academic strength will find a district whose students test well above the state norm. Even within top-rated districts, individual school performance varies — confirm your specific school assignments directly with the district.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 07024
Children in zip code 07024 are assigned to Fort Lee Borough School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 07024, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Fort Lee Borough School District at (201)585-4612 or visit www.flboe.com. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — New Jersey districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Fort Lee
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Fort Lee Borough School District serves zip code 07024, homes in and around zip code 07024 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In New Jersey, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Fort Lee Borough School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 07024.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Fort Lee Borough School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 07024 data.