Serving 525 students in grades 4-8, Brookside School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Brookside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Brookside School's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026
Campus Size
5 acres
Brookside School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookside School is 0.49, 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
#27 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
11%
Hispanic
6%
34%
Black
1%
14%
White
69%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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What is Brookside School's ranking?
Brookside School is ranked #27 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Brookside School?
525 students attend Brookside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Brookside School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookside School?
Brookside School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brookside School offer ?
Brookside School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookside School part of?
Brookside School is part of Allendale Public School District.
School Reviews5 10/10/2025i went to Brookside for 4-8th grade. Those were the best years of school. Learned lots of History, a whole lot of science. I will never forget in 5th grade dissecting squid! We went on great field trips! all the teachers were serious and strict about grammar. We could never say "Can i go to the bathroom?" the teacher would always say "I dont know, can you?" So we couldnt go till we said "May I go to the bathroom?" i have such great memories i could name almost every teacher there was there when i attended that school..Plus my classmates from that school district ended up at top colleges! Yale, Hopkins, NYU!
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i went to Brookside for 4-8th grade. Those were the best years of school. Learned lots of History, a whole lot of science. I will never forget in 5th grade dissecting squid! We went on great field trips! all the teachers were serious and strict about grammar. We could never say "Can i go to the bathroom?" the teacher would always say "I dont know, can you?" So we couldnt go till we said "May I go to the bathroom?" i have such great memories i could name almost every teacher there was there when i attended that school..Plus my classmates from that school district ended up at top colleges! Yale, Hopkins, NYU!
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