For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,176 students in Wallington, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 244 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Wallington, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Wallington, NJ are Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School, Wallington Junior Senior High School and Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wallington, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Wallington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wallington, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
106 King St
Wallington, NJ 07057
(973) 777-4420
Wallington, NJ 07057
(973) 777-4420
Grades: 3-6
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Wallington Junior Senior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
234 Main Ave
Wallington, NJ 07057
(973) 777-0808
Wallington, NJ 07057
(973) 777-0808
Grades: 7-12
| 566 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6 Bond Street
Wallington, NJ 07057
(973) 836-4700
Wallington, NJ 07057
(973) 836-4700
Grades: K-2
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wallington, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Wallington, NJ include Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School, Wallington Junior Senior High School and Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wallington?
3 public schools are located in Wallington.
What percentage of students in Wallington go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Wallington are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wallington?
Wallington public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wallington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wallington include: Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School vs. Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School
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