Rockaway Valley School

Rockaway Valley School serves 407 students from prekindergarten through eighth grade in Boonton Township, offering a comprehensive elementary education with notably small class sizes. With a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1 and 43 full-time equivalent teachers, students receive individualized attention that supports their academic development. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.4 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking 339th out of 2,475 schools statewide, placing it in the 86th percentile among New Jersey schools.

Students show strong literacy skills with 68% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 58% demonstrate proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to building foundational skills across core subjects. Located on Valley Road, Rockaway Valley School draws families from an established community where the median household income reaches $120,783 and home values average $552,300.

The surrounding neighborhood reflects educational values, with 53% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of 4.6%. This stable, well-educated community of 15,106 residents in the 07005 ZIP code provides a supportive environment for the school's mission of nurturing young learners in a large suburban setting.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1, Rockaway Valley School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.