Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wanaque Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 510 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Wanaque Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wanaque Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Wanaque Elementary School is ranked #775 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Wanaque Elementary School?
510 students attend Wanaque Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Wanaque Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wanaque Elementary School?
Wanaque Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wanaque Elementary School offer ?
Wanaque Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Wanaque Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 510 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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