For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 260 students in the neighborhood of Ashley Heights, Hawthorne, NJ.
The top-ranked public school in Ashley Heights is Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Ashley Heights, Hawthorne, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Ashley Heights, Hawthorne, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
176 Mohawk Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6495
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
(973) 423-6495
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ashley Heights, Hawthorne, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Ashley Heights, Hawthorne, NJ include Washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ashley Heights, Hawthorne?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Ashley Heights, Hawthorne.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Ashley Heights, Hawthorne?
the neighborhood of Ashley Heights, Hawthorne public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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