For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 784 students in Norwood, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 44 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Norwood, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public school in Norwood, NJ is Norwood Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norwood, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Norwood have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Norwood, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norwood Public School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
177 Summit St
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 768-6363
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 768-6363
Gr: PK-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Valley Central
Special Education School
200 Summit Street
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 767-7224
Norwood, NJ 07648
(201) 767-7224
Gr: PK-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Norwood, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Norwood, NJ include Norwood Public School.
How many public schools are located in Norwood?
2 public schools are located in Norwood.
What percentage of students in Norwood go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Norwood are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Norwood?
Norwood public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).