Excellent
#213 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 9% in state
Wildwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Mountain Lakes Public School District
51 Glen Rd., Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Enrollment
438
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
438
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#213 of 2,466
In Mountain Lakes
#1 of 4
public schools
In district
#1 of 4
Mountain Lakes Public School District
Equity
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Wildwood Elementary School
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About Wildwood Elementary School
Wildwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mountain Lakes, NJ, part of Mountain Lakes Public School District. Wildwood Elementary School serves approximately 438 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Wildwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Wildwood Elementary School show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 8.4 · Excellent
- District avg 8.3
- NJ avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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Wildwood Elementary School — Students at Wildwood Elementary School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 37 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.2/10.
How Wildwood Elementary School Compares
See how Wildwood Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
51 Glen Rd., Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Wildwood Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Rockaway Valley School (rated 8.2/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Boonton Township), with a very similar rating. Another option is Lake Drive Program for Hearing Impaired (rated 8.1/10, 0.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, School Street School (rated 7.4/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Boonton), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Mountain Lakes, see our Mountain Lakes schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Briarcliff Middle School Mountain Lakes | 0.2 mi | 7.9 |
| Mountain Lakes High School Mountain Lakes | 0.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Lake Drive Program for Hearing Impaired Mountain Lakes | 0.4 mi | 8.1 |
| THE CRAIG SCHOOL Mountain Lakes | 0.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Intervale Elementary School Boonton | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL Boonton | 1.4 mi | 5.1 |
| SEDES SAPEINTIAE SCHOOL INC Boonton | 1.4 mi | — |
| School Street School Boonton | 1.4 mi | 7.4 |
| ALPHABETLAND Boonton | 1.3 mi | — |
| Boonton High School Boonton | 1.6 mi | 5.3 |
| Rockaway Valley School Boonton Township | 2.1 mi | 8.2 |
| John Hill School Boonton | 1.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Eastlake Elementary School Parsippany | 2.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Valleyview Middle School Denville | 1.8 mi | 7.9 |
| Lake Parsippany Elementary School Parsippany | 2.4 mi | 5.4 |
| ST ELIZABETH NURSERY & MONTESSORI SCHOOL Parsippany | 2.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Knollwood Elementary School Parsippany | 2.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Northvail Elementary School Parsippany | 2.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Central Middle School Parsippany | 2.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Parsippany Hills High School Parsippany | 2.6 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07046 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$915,100
Median Rent
$2,941/mo
Population
4,535
College Educated
84.4%
Homeownership
97.1%
Avg Commute
34.9 min
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Median Age
43.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Adamsville Primary School Bridgewater, NJ | 8.4 |
| Burnet Hill Elementary School Livingston, NJ | 8.4 |
| Fanny Meyer Hillers Hackensack, NJ | 8.4 |
| George B. Fine Elementary School Pennsauken, NJ | 8.4 |
| Hudson Elementary School Union City, NJ | 8.4 |
| Mary Bray Elementary School Mount Ephraim, NJ | 8.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wildwood Elementary School
What grades does Wildwood Elementary School serve?
Wildwood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Wildwood Elementary School?
Wildwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Elementary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wildwood Elementary School rank in NJ?
Wildwood Elementary School ranks #213 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Wildwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wildwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Wildwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wildwood Elementary School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wildwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wildwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wildwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wildwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 438
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (973) 334-3609
Resources & Links
District
Mountain Lakes Public School District- District Enrollment
- 1,249
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $34,223
- District Rank
- #1 of 4
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