Memorial Elementary School

53 Grand Avenue West
Montvale, NJ 07645
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Memorial Elementary School 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 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Memorial Elementary School's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers

School Rankings

Memorial Elementary School 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 Memorial Elementary School is 0.61, 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)
#589 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
65%
36%
56%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
14%
34%
Black
3%
15%
White
57%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Memorial Elementary School is ranked #589 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
525 students attend Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Memorial Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memorial Elementary School part of?
Memorial Elementary School is part of Montvale Board Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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