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#983 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 40% in state
Wanaque Elementary School
Elementary School · Wanaque School District · Wanaque, NJ
An elementary school in Wanaque, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
FIRST STREET, Wanaque, NJ 07465
- Math 54% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wanaque Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 58% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wanaque Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wanaque), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,673
Median home value
$381,900
Median rent
$2,008/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07465; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Cooper SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–3 | 1.3 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Haskell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| Robert Erskine SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–3 | 2.9 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Gerrard Berman Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 92 | 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.
Wanaque School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $25,936NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wanaque Elementary School is listed in Wanaque School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wanaque Elementary School
Wanaque Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wanaque, NJ, part of Wanaque School District, serving approximately 510 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #983 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wanaque Elementary School
What grades does Wanaque Elementary School serve?
Wanaque Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Wanaque Elementary School?
Wanaque Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wanaque Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wanaque Elementary School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wanaque Elementary School rank in NJ?
Wanaque Elementary School ranks #983 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Wanaque Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wanaque Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Wanaque Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wanaque Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wanaque Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wanaque Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wanaque Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wanaque Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wanaque Elementary School?
17.6% of students at Wanaque Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 510
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (973) 835-8200
- Area population (ZIP 07465)
- 5,969
- Area average commute
- 36 min
- Area median age
- 50.1
Official sources & links
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 07465; 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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