Thomas Jefferson School #9
Garfield, NJ · Garfield Public School District · Grades PK-5
447th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 66%· Stable
Thomas Jefferson School #9 ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Jefferson School #9 447th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 66% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 69th in 2019 to 66th in 2025.
Thomas Jefferson School #9 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 147 students tested
Thomas Jefferson School #9 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 369 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2018
| Group | Trend | 2018 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.0% | 46.3% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| White | 47.0% | 43.9% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Black | 8.2% | 6.5% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Thomas Jefferson School #9
Typical home value $590K in zip 07026 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Thomas Jefferson School #9
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Franklin SchoolSaddle Brook School District · 0.5 mi away888th of 1,324
ELA 45% · Math 33% - 5Christopher Columbus School #8Garfield Public School District · 0.8 mi away748th of 1,324
ELA 41% · Math 50% - 8Washington Irving School #4Garfield Public School District · 0.9 mi away397th of 1,324
ELA 68% · Math 56% - 7Columbus SchoolLodi School District · 1 mi away430th of 1,324
ELA 64% · Math 56% - 6Gantner Avenue SchoolElmwood Park School District · 1 mi away662nd of 1,324
ELA 58% · Math 41% - 6Roosevelt School #7Garfield Public School District · 1.1 mi away587th of 1,324
ELA 62% · Math 43% - 7Washington SchoolLodi School District · 1.3 mi away444th of 1,324
ELA 70% · Math 49% - 8Roosevelt SchoolLodi School District · 1.4 mi away349th of 1,324
ELA 70% · Math 59%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thomas Jefferson School #9 in?
Thomas Jefferson School #9 is part of the Garfield Public School District district in Garfield, New Jersey.
Is Thomas Jefferson School #9 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Jefferson School #9 447th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 66% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Thomas Jefferson School #9?
Hispanic 46%, White 44%, Black 7%, Asian 2% (369 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thomas Jefferson School #9 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07026 is $590K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.