For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,579 students in Waldwick, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 484 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Waldwick, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Waldwick, NJ are Crescent Elementary School, Julia A Traphagen School and Waldwick Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waldwick, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Waldwick have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waldwick, NJ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crescent Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
165 Crescent Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-0690
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-0690
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #22.
Julia A Traphagen School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
153 Summit Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-0730
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-0730
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
Waldwick Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 Wyckoff Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 652-9000
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 652-9000
Grades: 6-8
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
Waldwick High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
155 Wyckoff Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 652-9000
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 652-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 446 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waldwick, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Waldwick, NJ include Crescent Elementary School, Julia A Traphagen School and Waldwick Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Waldwick, NJ?
4 public schools are located in Waldwick, NJ.
What percentage of students in Waldwick, NJ go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Waldwick, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waldwick, NJ?
Waldwick, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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