Rockaway Township School District

16 School Road
Hibernia, NJ 07842
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,418 students in Rockaway Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Rockaway Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
2,418 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
248 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rockaway Township School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 646 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)
#213 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(22-23)
47%
38%
62%
49%
25%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
27%
34%
% Black
5%
15%
% White
56%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,183 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,850 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,183
$26,931
Spending / Student
$24,850
$25,828

Best Rockaway Township School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Katharine D Malone Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
524 Green Pond Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-7512
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
665 Mt Hope Avenue
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 361-7450
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #33.
Stony Brook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
44 Stony Brook Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-2411
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Dennis B O'brien Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16 Mineral Spring Drive
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 361-7330
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #55.
Birchwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Art Street
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 361-7080
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #66.
Copeland Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Lake Shore Drive
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-2465
Grades: 6-8
| 856 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rockaway Township School District?
Rockaway Township School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,418 students.
What is the rank of Rockaway Township School District?
Rockaway Township School District is ranked #211 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockaway Township School District?
56% of Rockaway Township School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rockaway Township School District?
Rockaway Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Rockaway Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,850 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 2,418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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