Washington School

Washington School serves 540 students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in Nutley, New Jersey. This elementary school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1 with 40 full-time equivalent teachers, creating opportunities for more individualized attention in the classroom. Academically, Washington School performs well above average, earning a 7.8 out of 10 rating and ranking #304 out of 2,475 schools statewide, placing it in the 88th percentile.

The school demonstrates particular strength in English Language Arts, with 67% of students achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. Mathematics shows room for growth, with 50% of students meeting proficiency standards. The school benefits from its location in an affluent suburban community where families value education highly.

The surrounding 07110 ZIP code has a median household income of $112,318 and a low poverty rate of just 5.2%. Over half the adult population holds bachelor's degrees or higher, creating an environment that supports academic achievement. Washington School sits in a well-established suburban neighborhood in Essex County, where tree-lined streets and median home values of $462,500 reflect the community's commitment to maintaining quality residential areas that support families and education.