Betsy Ross Elementary

Betsy Ross Elementary serves 248 students in kindergarten through third grade in Mahwah, making it an exclusively early elementary school focused on foundational learning. With 24 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an impressive 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention during these crucial early years. The school demonstrates strong academic performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #66 out of 2,475 schools statewide, placing it in the 97th percentile among New Jersey elementary schools.

Students achieve solid results in core subjects, with 77% reaching proficiency or above in both English Language Arts and mathematics across all grade levels. Betsy Ross Elementary sits in an affluent Bergen County community where the median household income reaches $120,618 and 59% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood's low poverty rate of 3.7% reflects the area's economic stability, while median home values of $565,900 indicate a well-established residential community that prioritizes education.

Located on Malcolm Road in this large suburban area, the school serves families in a community that values academic achievement and provides a supportive environment for young learners beginning their educational journey.