Radburn Elementary School

18-00 Radburn Rd
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
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Top 10%
Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Radburn Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10% in NJ
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Radburn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Radburn Elementary School's student population of 422 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1920
Campus Size
23
School Motto
'With Character Soar Higher'
School Mascot
Eagles

School Rankings

Radburn Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Radburn Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#148 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
80-84%
38%
70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
13%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
60%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Eagles

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Radburn Elementary School's ranking?
Radburn Elementary School is ranked #148 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Radburn Elementary School often compared to?
Radburn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lyncrest Elementary School, Henry B. Milnes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Radburn Elementary School?
422 students attend Radburn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Radburn Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Radburn Elementary School?
Radburn Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Radburn Elementary School offer ?
Radburn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Radburn Elementary School part of?
Radburn Elementary School is part of Fair Lawn Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 422 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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