Top Rankings
Mahwah Township Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,757 students in Mahwah Township Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Mahwah Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
2,757 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
266 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mahwah Township Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
23%
Graduation Rate
97%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
11%
% Hispanic
13%
34%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
61%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,560 is higher than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,007 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$87 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$80 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,560
$26,937
Spending / Student
$29,007
$25,834
Best Mahwah Township Public School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Betsy Ross Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 Malcolm Rd
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2250
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2250
Gr: K-3 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
George Washington School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
39 Fardale Avenue
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2242
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2242
Gr: K-3 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Joyce Kilmer School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 Ridge Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2270
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2270
Gr: 4-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Ramapo Ridge
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Ridge Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2380
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2380
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Mahwah High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Ridge Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2300
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Lenape Meadows
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
160 Ridge Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2260
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 762-2260
Gr: PK-3 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mahwah Township Public School District?
Mahwah Township Public School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,757 students.
What is the rank of Mahwah Township Public School District?
Mahwah Township Public School District is ranked #117 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mahwah Township Public School District?
61% of Mahwah Township Public School District students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mahwah Township Public School District?
Mahwah Township Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Mahwah Township Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,007 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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