Very Good
#516 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 21% in state
Winston S. Churchill School
Elementary School · Fairfield Public School District · Fairfield, NJ
A Fairfield Public School District elementary school serving grades 3rd – 6th.
233 FAIRFIELD ROAD, Fairfield, NJ 07004
- Math 57% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Winston S. Churchill School score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2021, reaching 65% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Winston S. Churchill School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,750
Median home value
$651,800
Median rent
$2,576/mo
College educated
51.5%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenview AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 3–9 | 0.4 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| New BeginningsPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Grandview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–3 | 2.0 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 402 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fairfield Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,833NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Winston S. Churchill School is listed in Fairfield Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winston S. Churchill School
Winston S. Churchill School is a public elementary school in Fairfield, NJ, part of Fairfield Public School District, serving approximately 384 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #516 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Winston S. Churchill School
What grades does Winston S. Churchill School serve?
Winston S. Churchill School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Winston S. Churchill School?
Winston S. Churchill School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winston S. Churchill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winston S. Churchill School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Winston S. Churchill School rank in NJ?
Winston S. Churchill School ranks #516 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Winston S. Churchill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Winston S. Churchill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Winston S. Churchill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Winston S. Churchill School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Winston S. Churchill School a charter school?
No, Winston S. Churchill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Winston S. Churchill School a Title I school?
No, Winston S. Churchill School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winston S. Churchill School?
4.9% of students at Winston S. Churchill 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (973) 227-2638
- Area population (ZIP 07004)
- 7,712
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
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 07004; 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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