The top reported proficiency rate is 73% in English language arts. The lowest is 33% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on School No. 2
School No. 2 serves children from prekindergarten through fourth grade in Fort Lee, a densely built suburb of Bergen County perched on the Palisades above the George Washington Bridge. It is one of several elementary schools in the Fort Lee School District, and because it serves only early and primary grades, there is no graduation rate to report and no state testing in the earliest years. The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and its website is available for families seeking more detail.
The most recent state assessment results, from the 2024-25 school year, cover third and fourth graders in English language arts and math. In third grade, more than two-thirds of students scored at or above the proficient level in ELA, and a similar share did so in math. Fourth graders turned in still stronger results, with roughly three-quarters meeting the bar in math and a noticeably higher share doing so in ELA. Taken together across tested grades and subjects, the school's overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint when compared with other districts across Bergen County, placing it in solid company.
Science results are available only from the 2018-19 school year, for fifth graders. Those numbers were lower than the current ELA and math outcomes, but the state changed both the assessment name and the cut scores for science since then, so the older data is not directly comparable to current performance. A parent looking for a clear picture of science achievement at this school will want to ask the school directly for more recent information.
Participation rates for the state assessments were not reported in the available data, and the school's records for students with disabilities and English learners were also missing. Those gaps are common in elementary settings, but families may want to confirm with the school how it supports students across different learning needs.
The student body reflects the diversity of Fort Lee itself. Roughly half of the students are Asian, a substantial share are White, and significant numbers are Hispanic; smaller groups include Black students and those of two or more races. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is lower than the statewide average. The school enrolls a total of several hundred children across grades PK through 4, with class sizes that appear well distributed across the grade levels.
Fort Lee is not a typical suburban town. It is one of the most densely populated municipalities in New Jersey, shaped by high-rise apartment construction that began in the 1960s and 1970s and continues today. The borough has a large and fast-growing Korean-American community and a high proportion of foreign-born residents. Median household income and home values are high, and many residents commute to Manhattan, which sits just across the bridge. The Main Street corridor provides a traditional downtown with shops and restaurants, and cultural anchors like the Barrymore Film Center and the Fort Lee Historic Park add to the civic landscape.
The Fort Lee School District has seen its economically disadvantaged student population more than double in recent years, a shift that may influence how resources and programs are allocated across the district's six schools. The district has also undertaken substantial capital construction spending, suggesting ongoing investment in its facilities, and is preparing a budget for the upcoming school year that will shape tax rates and programming. For families considering School No. 2, these district-level trends are worth watching alongside the school's own strong academic performance in the primary grades.
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