For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 313 students in Towaco, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 103 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Towaco, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in Towaco, NJ is Cedar Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Towaco, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Towaco have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Towaco, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Hill School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
46 Pine Brook Road
Towaco, NJ 07082
(973) 331-7100
Towaco, NJ 07082
(973) 331-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Towaco, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Regional Unit Kearny (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
30 35 Hackensack
Towaco, NJ 07082
(973) 589-3156
Towaco, NJ 07082
(973) 589-3156
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Towaco, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Towaco, NJ include Cedar Hill School.
How many public schools are located in Towaco?
1 public schools are located in Towaco.
What percentage of students in Towaco go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Towaco are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Towaco?
Towaco public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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