Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Malcolm S Mackay 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 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Malcolm S Mackay 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
Malcolm S Mackay School's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Malcolm S Mackay 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 Malcolm S Mackay School is 0.63, 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
#86 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
43%
11%
Hispanic
8%
35%
Black
n/a
14%
White
42%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.7%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malcolm S Mackay School's ranking?
Malcolm S Mackay School is ranked #86 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Malcolm S Mackay School often compared to?
Malcolm S Mackay Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter Stillman School, J Spencer Smith School, Ralph S Maugham School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Malcolm S Mackay School?
349 students attend Malcolm S Mackay School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Malcolm S Mackay School students are Asian, 42% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Malcolm S Mackay School?
Malcolm S Mackay School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Malcolm S Mackay School offer ?
Malcolm S Mackay School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Malcolm S Mackay School part of?
Malcolm S Mackay School is part of Tenafly Public School District.
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