For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 130 students in Layton, NJ.
The top-ranked public school in Layton, NJ is Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Layton, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Layton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Layton, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Route 560
Layton, NJ 07851
(973) 948-4450
Layton, NJ 07851
(973) 948-4450
Gr: PK-6 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Layton, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Layton, NJ include Sandyston Walpack Consolidated School.
How many public schools are located in Layton?
1 public schools are located in Layton.
What is the racial composition of students in Layton?
Layton public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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