Very Good
#887 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 36% in state
Henry B. Milnes Elementary School
Elementary School · Fair Lawn Public School District
8-01 PHILLIP ST, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Enrollment
390
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
390
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#887 of 2,466
In Fair Lawn
#7 of 13
public schools
In district
#6 of 9
Fair Lawn Public School District
Equity
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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Henry B. Milnes Elementary School
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About Henry B. Milnes Elementary School
Henry B. Milnes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fair Lawn, NJ, part of Fair Lawn Public School District. Henry B.
Milnes Elementary School serves approximately 390 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Henry B. Milnes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #887 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Henry B. Milnes Elementary School show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- District avg 7.8
- NJ avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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Henry B. Milnes Elementary School — Students at Henry B. Milnes Elementary School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
13.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 36 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.2/10.
How Henry B. Milnes Elementary School Compares
See how Henry B. Milnes Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
8-01 PHILLIP ST, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Henry B. Milnes Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lyncrest Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Midland Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Paramus), which scores notably higher. Additionally, John A. Forrest Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Fair Lawn, see our Fair Lawn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School Fair Lawn | 0.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Warren Point Elementary School Fair Lawn | 0.7 mi | 6.3 |
| CTC ACADEMY - FAIR LAWN Fair Lawn | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
| Radburn Elementary School Fair Lawn | 0.9 mi | 7.0 |
| Fair Lawn High School Fair Lawn | 1.0 mi | 6.6 |
| Salome H. Long Memorial School Saddle Brook | 1.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Sixteenth Avenue School Elmwood Park | 1.4 mi | 4.5 |
| Lyncrest Elementary School Fair Lawn | 1.2 mi | 9.3 |
| Applied Technology High School Paramus | 1.4 mi | 7.2 |
| Clara E Coleman School Glen Rock | 1.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Hawes Elementary School Ridgewood | 1.6 mi | 7.5 |
| John A. Forrest Elementary School Fair Lawn | 1.3 mi | 8.9 |
| THE FRISCH SCHOOL Paramus | 1.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Helen I. Smith School Saddle Brook | 1.7 mi | 8.1 |
| Glen Rock Middle School Glen Rock | 1.6 mi | 8.9 |
| Glen Rock High School Glen Rock | 1.6 mi | 6.8 |
| RIDGEWOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Paramus | 1.4 mi | 7.2 |
| YESHIVAT NOAM SCHOOL Paramus | 1.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Westmoreland Elementary School Fair Lawn | 1.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Midland Elementary School Paramus | 1.9 mi | 9.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07410 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$147,952
Median Home Value
$532,700
Median Rent
$1,908/mo
Population
35,153
College Educated
64.2%
Homeownership
79.3%
Avg Commute
31.2 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Median Age
39.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Henry B. Milnes Elementary School
What grades does Henry B. Milnes Elementary School serve?
Henry B. Milnes Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Henry B. Milnes Elementary School?
Henry B. Milnes Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry B. Milnes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry B. Milnes Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henry B. Milnes Elementary School rank in NJ?
Henry B. Milnes Elementary School ranks #887 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Henry B. Milnes Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Henry B. Milnes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Henry B. Milnes Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry B. Milnes Elementary School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Henry B. Milnes Elementary School a charter school?
No, Henry B. Milnes Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henry B. Milnes Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Henry B. Milnes Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry B. Milnes Elementary School?
13.3% of students at Henry B. Milnes Elementary 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 13.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (201) 794-5550
Resources & Links
District
Fair Lawn Public School District- District Enrollment
- 5,567
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,430
- District Rank
- #6 of 9
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