Excellent
#5 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 1% in state
Wandell School
Elementary School · Saddle River School District · Saddle River, NJ
A Saddle River School District elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
97 E ALLENDALE RD, Saddle River, NJ 07458
- Math 87% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wandell School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2021, reaching 87% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated988/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saddle River), 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
$244,155
Median home value
$1,187,100
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
75%
Homeownership
88.8%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia a Traphagen SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Dorchester Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Edith A. Bogert Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 3–5 | 2.1 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Ho-ho-kus Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 553 | 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.
Saddle River School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $58,738NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wandell School is listed in Saddle River School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wandell School
Wandell School is a public elementary school in Saddle River, NJ, part of Saddle River School District, serving approximately 115 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wandell School
What grades does Wandell School serve?
Wandell School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Wandell School?
Wandell School has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wandell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wandell School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wandell School rank in NJ?
Wandell School ranks #5 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Wandell School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wandell School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Wandell School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wandell School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wandell School a charter school?
No, Wandell School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wandell School a Title I school?
No, Wandell School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 115
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (201) 327-0727
- Area population (ZIP 07458)
- 11,712
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 07458; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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