The top reported proficiency rate is 77% in English language arts. The lowest is 47% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Pierrepont School
Pierrepont School serves grades four through six in the Rutherford School District, a regular public school that routes students in these middle years from elementary to the higher grades beyond. The school sits in an inner-ring suburb of New York City, a borough known for its tree-lined streets, a pedestrian downtown along Park Avenue, and a mix of Victorian and Edwardian homes. The borough's character is walkable and dense by suburban standards, with a NJ Transit station connecting residents to Manhattan. Housing values in the area sit well above the national benchmark, with a market where the typical home would require a substantial income to afford. The borough has seen modest but steady population growth, and the housing market in the broader county shows strong demand with limited supply, a context that matters for families considering a move into the district.
The school itself is midsized for a three-grade building, with an enrollment of just over 500 students. The student body is diverse. About half of students are white, roughly a quarter are Hispanic, a notable share are Asian, and small percentages are Black, multiracial, or American Indian or Alaska Native. A very small share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which places the school in an economically very low-poverty category compared to the broader state. No data on special education or English learner populations was reported, so a parent should ask the school directly about those supports.
Academically, Pierrepont performs well. Across tested subjects and grades, overall proficiency sits above the midpoint among districts in Bergen County. In English language arts, proficiency rates climb steadily from fourth grade through sixth, with the sixth-grade cohort reaching a high level, meaning most students are meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations in reading and writing. Math performance is also solid, with fourth and sixth graders showing strong proficiency; fifth-grade math is a touch lower but still holds above the midpoint for the county. Science, tested only in fifth grade, shows a lower share of students reaching proficiency, and a parent may want to look into this further with the school, as it represents the one area where scores fall short of the otherwise strong pattern.
Because this is a middle-grades school with no high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report. That is simply a function of the grade span and not a measure of the school's effectiveness.
The school offers a regular academic program. No specialized course access data, AP, dual-credit, or career pathways were available, which again is typical for a school serving fourth through sixth grade. The district has not disclosed a recent bond or referendum in available publicly reported material, so future facility or program investments remain an open question for families to explore.
For a family already in Rutherford, Pierrepont represents the bridge year between elementary and the start of secondary school. The school's academic profile is a clear strength. The community context, a walkable borough with a direct train to New York, means many families move here specifically for the combination of school quality and commute. The housing market is expensive, and the student body is economically quite homogeneous, so families should weigh that peer environment alongside the academic results. This school is a strong fit for a family seeking a consistently high-performing middle-grades experience in a dense, commuting-oriented suburb.
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