Oak Street School

70 West Oak Street
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oak Street School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10% in NJ
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oak Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Oak Street School's student population of 405 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
405 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Oak Street School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Street School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#207 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
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61%
26%
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64%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
12%
10%
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Hispanic
12%
32%
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Black
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15%
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White
72%
40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Street School's ranking?
Oak Street School is ranked #207 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Oak Street School often compared to?
Oak Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Hill School, Liberty Corner School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Oak Street School?
405 students attend Oak Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Oak Street School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Street School?
Oak Street School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oak Street School offer ?
Oak Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Oak Street School part of?
Oak Street School is part of Bernards Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 61% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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