Lenape Meadows

160 Ridge Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Lenape Meadows ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lenape Meadows ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Lenape Meadows's student population of 343 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
343 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Lenape Meadows ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lenape Meadows is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#471 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lenape Meadows, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lenape Meadows and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lenape Meadows and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lenape Meadows and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lenape Meadows and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lenape Meadows and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lenape Meadows and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lenape Meadows and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lenape Meadows and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lenape Meadows.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Lenape Meadows and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lenape Meadows and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lenape Meadows and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lenape Meadows's ranking?
Lenape Meadows is ranked #471 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lenape Meadows often compared to?
Lenape Meadowsis often viewed alongside schools like Betsy Ross Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lenape Meadows?
343 students attend Lenape Meadows.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lenape Meadows students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lenape Meadows?
Lenape Meadows has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lenape Meadows offer ?
Lenape Meadows offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Lenape Meadows part of?
Lenape Meadows is part of Mahwah Township Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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