Wandell School

Wandell School serves 115 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Saddle River, providing an intimate learning environment with an exceptional 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. With 14 full-time equivalent teachers, this regular public elementary school has earned recognition as one of New Jersey's top-performing schools, ranking 50th out of 2,475 schools statewide and earning a strong 8.4 out of 10 rating. Academically, Wandell School demonstrates impressive results, with 84% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 74% meet or exceed proficiency standards in mathematics.

These performance levels reflect the school's commitment to academic excellence and place it in the 98th percentile among New Jersey elementary schools. The school draws families from an affluent and highly educated community in Bergen County, where 73% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $233,669. The area's low poverty rate of 4.4% and median home values of over $1.1 million reflect the community's strong investment in education and family resources.

Wandell School operates within Saddle River's large suburban setting, serving a community that values educational achievement and provides substantial support for student success.

With an enrollment of 115 students, Wandell 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.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.2:1, Wandell 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.