Serving 445 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 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Radburn Elementary School serves the northwest part of Fair Lawn, NJ, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a short drive of about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being 1.8 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Radburn Elementary School's student population of 445 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
445 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1920
Campus Size
23 acres
School Motto
'With Character Soar Higher'
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 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#148 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
11%
Hispanic
12%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
58%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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 Henry B. Milnes Elementary School, Lyncrest 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?
445 students attend Radburn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Radburn Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Radburn Elementary School?
Radburn Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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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