Fredon Township School District

459 Route #94s
Newton, NJ 07860-5018
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Fredon Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 203 students in Fredon Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Fredon Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,556 Schools
# Students
203 Students
1,355,575 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
116,380 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fredon Township School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#286 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
38%
55-59%
49%
40-59%
23%
(2022-23)
8.5%
16.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
11%
% Hispanic
16%
35%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
79%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,059 is higher than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,389 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,059
$27,031
Spending / Student
$27,389
$25,924

Best Fredon Township School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fredon Township School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
459 Route 94
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-4151
Gr: PK-6 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fredon Township School District?
Fredon Township School District manages 1 public schools serving 203 students.
What is the rank of Fredon Township School District?
Fredon Township School District is ranked #276 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fredon Township School District?
79% of Fredon Township School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fredon Township School District?
Fredon Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Fredon Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,389 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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