Paradise Knoll Elementary School

Paradise Knoll Elementary School is a public elementary school in Oak Ridge, NJ, part of the West Milford Township Public School District. The school serves approximately 191 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 89.2th percentile among NJ schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 53% proficiency in math, 8 points above the state average and 51% in reading/language arts, 2 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $119,594, where 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

With an enrollment of 191 students, Paradise Knoll Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Paradise Knoll Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.