Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Belleville Ps3 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Belleville Ps3's student population of 354 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
Belleville Ps3 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belleville Ps3 is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1435 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
11%
Hispanic
79%
34%
Black
6%
14%
White
8%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Belleville Ps3's ranking?
Belleville Ps3 is ranked #1435 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Belleville Ps3 often compared to?
Belleville Ps3is often viewed alongside schools like Belleville Ps4, Belleville Ps5 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Belleville Ps3?
354 students attend Belleville Ps3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Belleville Ps3 students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belleville Ps3?
Belleville Ps3 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Belleville Ps3 offer ?
Belleville Ps3 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belleville Ps3 part of?
Belleville Ps3 is part of Belleville Public School District.
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