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Little Falls Township Public School # 3
Elementary School · Little Falls Township Public School District
Little Falls School # 3 560 Main Street, Little Falls, NJ 07424
Enrollment
194
Student-Teacher
10.8:1
Score
5.5
Grades
3rd – 4th
Enrollment
194
Student-Teacher
10.8:1
Score
5.5
Grades
3rd – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,759 of 2,466
In Little Falls
#4 of 4
public schools
In district
#3 of 3
Little Falls Township Public School District
School environment
8.4 / 10
Excellent
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Little Falls Township Public School # 3
Elementary School in Little Falls · grades 3rd – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Little Falls Township Public School # 3
Little Falls Township Public School # 3 is a public elementary school in Little Falls, NJ, part of Little Falls Township Public School District. Little Falls Township Public School # 3 serves approximately 194 students, and covers grades 3rd-4th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Little Falls Township Public School # 3 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,759 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Little Falls Township Public School # 3 show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.5 · Average
- District avg 6.3
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 194 students, Little Falls Township Public School # 3 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Score Breakdown
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Little Falls Township Public School # 3 — Students at Little Falls Township Public School # 3 score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
24.2%
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
↓ DecliningAverage 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: 3.1/10.
How Little Falls Township Public School # 3 Compares
See how Little Falls Township Public School # 3 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
Little Falls School # 3 560 Main Street, Little Falls, NJ 07424
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Little Falls Township Public School # 3 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. North End Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Cedar Grove), which scores notably higher. Another option is MONARCH MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Little Falls Township Public School # 2 (rated 7.1/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Little Falls, see our Little Falls schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MONARCH MONTESSORI SCHOOL Little Falls | 0.2 mi | 7.1 |
| BANYAN UPPER SCHOOL Little Falls | 0.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Grandview Elementary School N. Caldwell | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| North End Elementary School Cedar Grove | 1.0 mi | 8.5 |
| Little Falls Township Public School # 1 Little Falls | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| West Essex Middle School North Caldwell | 1.2 mi | 7.7 |
| West Essex High School North Caldwell | 1.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Essex High School Fairfield | 1.3 mi | — |
| Essex Campus Academy Fairfield | 1.3 mi | 4.0 |
| Gould/Mountain Elementary School N. Caldwell | 1.9 mi | 8.7 |
| LAKEVIEW LEARNING CENTER Wayne | 1.9 mi | — |
| Passaic Valley Regional High School Little Falls | 1.7 mi | 5.6 |
| PIONEER ACADEMY Wayne | 2.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Little Falls Township Public School # 2 Little Falls | 1.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Washington Park School Totowa | 2.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Essex Junior Academy Cedar Grove | 2.5 mi | — |
| Memorial Middle School Woodland Park | 2.1 mi | 7.2 |
| Beatrice Gilmore School Woodland Park | 2.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove | 2.6 mi | 8.2 |
| ACADEMY OF ST JAMES OF THE MARCHES Totowa | 2.3 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Little Falls Township Public School # 3
What grades does Little Falls Township Public School # 3 serve?
Little Falls Township Public School # 3 serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Little Falls Township Public School # 3?
Little Falls Township Public School # 3 has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Falls Township Public School # 3?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Falls Township Public School # 3 is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Little Falls Township Public School # 3 rank in NJ?
Little Falls Township Public School # 3 ranks #1,759 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Little Falls Township Public School # 3's MySchoolScout rating?
Little Falls Township Public School # 3 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Little Falls Township Public School # 3?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Little Falls Township Public School # 3 has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Little Falls Township Public School # 3 a charter school?
No, Little Falls Township Public School # 3 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Little Falls Township Public School # 3 a Title I school?
No, Little Falls Township Public School # 3 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Little Falls Township Public School # 3?
24.2% of students at Little Falls Township Public School # 3 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
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 24.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (973) 256-1034
Resources & Links
District
Little Falls Township Public School District- District Enrollment
- 935
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $24,405
- District Rank
- #3 of 3
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