Below Average
#2190 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Knollwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Piscataway Township School District · Piscataway, NJ
A Piscataway Township School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
333 WILLOW AVENUE, Piscataway, NJ 08854
- Math 63% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Knollwood Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Knollwood Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,331
Median home value
$423,900
Median rent
$1,929/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuview AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Rutgers Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| An-noor AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Somerset Bible Baptist Christian AcPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 68 | 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.
Piscataway Township School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,556NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Knollwood Elementary School is listed in Piscataway Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Knollwood Elementary School
Knollwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Piscataway, NJ, part of Piscataway Township School District, serving approximately 467 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,190 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Knollwood Elementary School
What grades does Knollwood Elementary School serve?
Knollwood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Knollwood Elementary School?
Knollwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knollwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knollwood Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Knollwood Elementary School rank in NJ?
Knollwood Elementary School ranks #2,190 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Knollwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Knollwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Knollwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Knollwood Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Knollwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Knollwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Knollwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Knollwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knollwood Elementary School?
28.1% of students at Knollwood 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 467
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (732) 885-1528
- Area population (ZIP 08854)
- 60,405
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
Official sources & links
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 08854; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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