Serving 502 students in grades 4-8, Knollwood School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Knollwood School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Fair Haven, NJ, encompassing approximately 2.1 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.4 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Knollwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Knollwood School's student population of 502 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate... Challenge... Inspire
School Rankings
Knollwood School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knollwood School is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#102 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knollwood School's ranking?
Knollwood School is ranked #102 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Knollwood School often compared to?
Knollwood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Markham Place School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Knollwood School?
502 students attend Knollwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Knollwood School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Knollwood School?
Knollwood School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Knollwood School offer ?
Knollwood School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Knollwood School part of?
Knollwood School is part of Fair Haven School District.
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