Rumson Borough School District

The Rumson Borough School District in New Jersey is home to two exceptional schools: Forrestdale School, a middle school, and Deane-Porter Elementary School. Both schools have consistently ranked among the top in the state, with Forrestdale School and Deane-Porter Elementary School each ranked 6th out of 743 middle schools and 1,338 elementary schools, respectively, for the 2023-2024 school year.

The academic excellence of these schools is evident in their outstanding test scores, with both schools demonstrating proficiency rates well above the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Forrestdale School's proficiency rates range from 83.8% to 96.8% in ELA and 74.6% to 100% in Mathematics, while Deane-Porter Elementary School's 3rd-grade proficiency rates are 86.8% in ELA and 90.8% in Mathematics. Additionally, both schools have maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years, further solidifying their status as standout educational institutions.

The Rumson Borough School District as a whole is also highly regarded, ranking 2nd out of 613 school districts in New Jersey and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the district is providing a consistently high-quality education across all of its schools, with a focus on resource allocation and equitable access to educational opportunities for its students.