Excellent
#62 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 3% in state
John A. Forrest Elementary School
Elementary School · Fair Lawn Public School District
10 - 00 HOPPER AVE, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Enrollment
261
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
8.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
261
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
8.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#62 of 2,466
In Fair Lawn
#2 of 13
public schools
In district
#2 of 9
Fair Lawn Public School District
Academic growth
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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John A. Forrest Elementary School
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About John A. Forrest Elementary School
John A. Forrest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fair Lawn, NJ, part of Fair Lawn Public School District. John A.
Forrest Elementary School serves approximately 261 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. John A. Forrest Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for John A. Forrest Elementary School show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 8.9 · Excellent
- District avg 7.8
- NJ avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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John A. Forrest Elementary School — Students at John A. Forrest Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
18.4%
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: 9.8/10.
How John A. Forrest Elementary School Compares
See how John A. Forrest 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
10 - 00 HOPPER AVE, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John A. Forrest Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lyncrest Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is School 1 (rated 8.4/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Paterson), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Westmoreland Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 0.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Fair Lawn, see our Fair Lawn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Lawn High School Fair Lawn | 0.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Lyncrest Elementary School Fair Lawn | 0.5 mi | 9.3 |
| Westmoreland Elementary School Fair Lawn | 0.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Memorial Middle School Fair Lawn | 0.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Students Transitioning and Achieving Real Success Paterson | 1.0 mi | 4.0 |
| Paterson STEAM High School Paterson | 1.0 mi | 3.4 |
| School 26 Paterson | 1.1 mi | 4.7 |
| School 1 Paterson | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Radburn Elementary School Fair Lawn | 1.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Alexander Hamilton School Glen Rock | 1.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Sixteenth Avenue School Elmwood Park | 1.2 mi | 4.5 |
| School 18 Paterson | 1.0 mi | 6.3 |
| Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts Paterson | 1.3 mi | 3.2 |
| ACADEMY OF OUR LADY AT ST CATHARINE Glen Rock | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Glen Rock Middle School Glen Rock | 1.6 mi | 8.9 |
| Glen Rock High School Glen Rock | 1.6 mi | 6.8 |
| School 21 Paterson | 1.3 mi | 4.2 |
| Gilbert Avenue School Elmwood Park | 1.7 mi | 4.6 |
| Memorial Middle School Elmwood Park | 1.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Memorial Senior High School Elmwood Park | 1.7 mi | 4.6 |
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
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Fort Dix Elementary School Fort Dix, NJ | 8.9 |
| Roosevelt Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (ST Pennsauken, NJ | 8.9 |
| Brookdale Elementary School Bloomfield, NJ | 8.8 |
| Edith A. Bogert Elementary School Upper Saddle River, NJ | 8.8 |
| Fairview Elementary School Red Bank, NJ | 8.8 |
| George Washington School Mahwah, NJ | 8.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John A. Forrest Elementary School
What grades does John A. Forrest Elementary School serve?
John A. Forrest Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend John A. Forrest Elementary School?
John A. Forrest Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John A. Forrest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John A. Forrest Elementary School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John A. Forrest Elementary School rank in NJ?
John A. Forrest Elementary School ranks #62 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is John A. Forrest Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
John A. Forrest Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 John A. Forrest Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John A. Forrest Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John A. Forrest Elementary School a charter school?
No, John A. Forrest Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John A. Forrest Elementary School a Title I school?
No, John A. Forrest Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John A. Forrest Elementary School?
18.4% of students at John A. Forrest 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
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 18.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (201) 794-5565
Resources & Links
District
Fair Lawn Public School District- District Enrollment
- 5,567
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,430
- District Rank
- #2 of 9
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