Very Good
#576 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 23% in state
Merritt Memorial
Elementary School · Cresskill Public School District · Cresskill, NJ
A Cresskill Public School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 DOGWOOD LANE, Cresskill, NJ 07626
- Math 75% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Merritt Memorial score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 73% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Merritt Memorial 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 72Very Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$173,293
Median home value
$764,800
Median rent
$2,311/mo
College educated
58.5%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07626; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward H. BryanEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 543 | Compare → |
| County Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–1 | 0.6 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Ralph S Maugham SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Tenafly Chabad AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 154 | 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.
Cresskill Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $24,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Merritt Memorial is listed in Cresskill Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Merritt Memorial
Merritt Memorial is a public elementary school in Cresskill, NJ, part of Cresskill Public School District, serving approximately 273 students in grades 1st-5th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #576 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Merritt Memorial
What grades does Merritt Memorial serve?
Merritt Memorial serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Merritt Memorial?
Merritt Memorial has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Merritt Memorial?
The student-teacher ratio at Merritt Memorial is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Merritt Memorial rank in NJ?
Merritt Memorial ranks #576 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Merritt Memorial's MySchoolScout rating?
Merritt Memorial has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Merritt Memorial?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Merritt Memorial has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Merritt Memorial a charter school?
No, Merritt Memorial is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Merritt Memorial a Title I school?
No, Merritt Memorial is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Merritt Memorial?
1.8% of students at Merritt Memorial 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (201) 227-7791
- Area population (ZIP 07626)
- 9,101
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 07626; 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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