Wayne Township Public School District
School District · Wayne, New Jersey
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,749
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,749
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Evaluating Wayne Township Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wayne Township Public School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Randall Carter Elementary School
Wayne · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Theunis Dey Elementary School
Wayne · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Schuyler Colfax Middle School
Wayne · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#91 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,749
+$2,140 vs New Jersey median
District size
7,816 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Wayne Township Public School District ranks #91 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Wayne Township Public School District's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Randall Carter Elementary School (8.7/10), Theunis Dey Elementary School (8.2/10), and Schuyler Colfax Middle School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 12% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Wayne Township Public School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Wayne Township Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randall Carter Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Theunis Dey Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Schuyler Colfax Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Ryerson Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | James Fallon Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Packanack Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Anthony Wayne Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | George Washington Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | John F. Kennedy Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Albert Payson Terhune Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wayne Township Public School District
Wayne Township Public School District is a Wayne, New Jersey school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 7,816 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. The district invests $27,749 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Wayne Township Public School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Randall Carter Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Wayne Township Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 63.5% and ELA proficiency of 67.8%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wayne Township Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wayne Township Public School District with test data.
Schools in Wayne Township Public School District
15 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Wayne
- Total Enrollment
- 7,816
- Teachers (FTE)
- 689
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wayne Township Public School District?
Wayne Township Public School District has 15 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wayne Township Public School District?
The average composite rating for Wayne Township Public School District is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wayne Township Public School District?
Wayne Township Public School District spends $27,749 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wayne Township Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wayne Township Public School District is 11.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wayne Township Public School District?
Randall Carter Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Wayne Township Public School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Wayne Township Public School District?
Across schools in Wayne Township Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wayne Township Public School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Wayne Township Public School District has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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