For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 903 students in Totowa, NJ (there are , serving 278 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Totowa, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Totowa, NJ are Washington Park School and Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Totowa, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Totowa have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Totowa, NJ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Crews Street
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Grades: 4-8
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
294 Totowa Road
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Grades: PK-3
| 416 students
Rank: n/an/a
Passaic Regional School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
160 Minnisink Rd
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 256-3337
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 256-3337
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Totowa, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Jersey Developmental Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Minisink Rd
Totowa, NJ 07511
(973) 256-1700
Totowa, NJ 07511
(973) 256-1700
Grades: 12
| 3 students
294 Totowa Road
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Grades: 5-8
| 437 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Totowa, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Totowa, NJ include Washington Park School and Memorial School.
How many public schools are located in Totowa?
3 public schools are located in Totowa.
What percentage of students in Totowa go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Totowa are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Totowa?
Totowa public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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