Salem Drive School

Salem Drive School is a public elementary school in Whippany, New Jersey, serving 236 students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — with individual scores of 9.3 for student growth and 8.7 for academics. The statewide numbers put Salem Drive in rare company.

It ranks 40th out of 2,463 New Jersey public schools, outperforming 98% of schools statewide. Among elementary schools specifically, it places 24th out of 1,496 — a standing that holds across both academic achievement and year-over-year student growth. A student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1 keeps classrooms small.

With roughly nine students per teacher, the school can deliver individual attention that shows up in growth metrics: how much each student advances annually, relative to peers who started at the same level. For families in Whippany comparing local options, Salem Drive ranks first among the two public schools in the area, and its position in New Jersey's top 24 elementary programs makes it one of the most competitive choices available in the state.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1, Salem Drive 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.