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#1827 of 2,466 schools in NJ
John P. Holland Charter School
Elementary School · John P Holland Charter School School District
5 Garret Mountain Plaza, Woodland, NJ 07424
Enrollment
742
Student-Teacher
16.9:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
742
Student-Teacher
16.9:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,827 of 2,466
Equity
7.3 / 10
Very Good
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John P. Holland Charter School
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About John P. Holland Charter School
John P. Holland Charter School is a public elementary school in Woodland, NJ, part of John P Holland Charter School School District. John P.
Holland Charter School serves approximately 742 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. John P. Holland Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,827 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for John P. Holland Charter School show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
- This school 5.3 · Average
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
John P. Holland Charter School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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John P. Holland Charter School — Students at John P. Holland Charter School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
75.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 49 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: 5.4/10.
How John P. Holland Charter School Compares
See how John P. Holland Charter 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
5 Garret Mountain Plaza, Woodland, NJ 07424
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John P. Holland Charter School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. School #5 (rated 7.8/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Clifton), which scores notably higher. Another option is DAWN TREADER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Paterson), which scores notably higher. Additionally, School 7 (rated 7.3/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Paterson), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Woodland, see our Woodland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| School 7 Paterson | 0.4 mi | 7.3 |
| School One Woodland Park | 0.4 mi | 5.5 |
| John F. Kennedy High School Paterson | 0.8 mi | 3.3 |
| International High School Paterson | 0.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Joseph A. Taub School Paterson | 0.9 mi | 5.0 |
| Paterson Arts and Science Charter School Fair Lawn | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Charles Olbon School Woodland Park | 0.9 mi | 5.0 |
| Community Charter School of Paterson Paterson | 0.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Memorial School Totowa | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| DAWN TREADER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Paterson | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| School 19 Paterson | 1.2 mi | 7.1 |
| College Achieve Paterson Charter School Tinton Falls | 1.1 mi | 5.7 |
| School #5 Clifton | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| School 5 Paterson | 1.2 mi | 6.6 |
| COMPASSION HOUSE OUTREACH MNSTR & CHRSTAN EDUC CTR Paterson | 1.1 mi | — |
| School 27 Paterson | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| School 2 Paterson | 1.2 mi | 7.3 |
| School 3 Paterson | 1.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Beatrice Gilmore School Woodland Park | 1.2 mi | 6.9 |
| ACADEMY OF ST JAMES OF THE MARCHES Totowa | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07424 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$104,122
Median Home Value
$477,300
Median Rent
$1,771/mo
Population
27,475
College Educated
42.4%
Homeownership
66.5%
Avg Commute
25.1 min
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Median Age
44
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Benjamin Banneker Academy East Orange, NJ | 5.3 |
| Chaplain Charles Watters School Jersey City, NJ | 5.3 |
| Constable Elementary School Kendall Park, NJ | 5.3 |
| Delia Bolden Elementary School Maplewood, NJ | 5.3 |
| Ethel McKnight Elementary School East Windsor, NJ | 5.3 |
| Joseph C. Caruso School Keansburg, NJ | 5.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John P. Holland Charter School
What grades does John P. Holland Charter School serve?
John P. Holland Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend John P. Holland Charter School?
John P. Holland Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 742 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John P. Holland Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at John P. Holland Charter School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John P. Holland Charter School rank in NJ?
John P. Holland Charter School ranks #1,827 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is John P. Holland Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
John P. Holland Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 P. Holland Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John P. Holland Charter School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is John P. Holland Charter School a charter school?
Yes, John P. Holland Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is John P. Holland Charter School a Title I school?
No, John P. Holland Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John P. Holland Charter School?
75.5% of students at John P. Holland Charter 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 742
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 75.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (973) 345-2212
Resources & Links
District
John P Holland Charter School School District- District Enrollment
- 742
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $24,616
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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