Average
#940 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 38% in state
Based on limited data
George Washington School
Elementary School · Edgewater School District · Edgewater, NJ
An Edgewater School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
801 Undercliff Ave, Edgewater, NJ 07020
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George Washington School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,321/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Edgewater), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$137,847
Median home value
$723,400
Median rent
$2,645/mo
College educated
74%
Homeownership
41%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School No. 1Enrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Christ the Teacher AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| School No. 4Enrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Childrens Home Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Edgewater School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $24,961NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
George Washington School is listed in Edgewater School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Washington School
George Washington School is a public elementary school in Edgewater, NJ, part of Edgewater School District, serving approximately 320 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #940 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Washington School
What grades does George Washington School serve?
George Washington School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend George Washington School?
George Washington School has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Washington School rank in NJ?
George Washington School ranks #940 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is George Washington School's MySchoolScout rating?
George Washington School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is George Washington School a charter school?
No, George Washington School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George Washington School a Title I school?
No, George Washington School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington School?
11.2% of students at George Washington School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (201) 945-4106
- Area population (ZIP 07020)
- 14,544
- Area average commute
- 42 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07020; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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