Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Tewksbury 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 75-79% (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 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tewksbury 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
Tewksbury Elementary School's student population of 253 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tewksbury 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 Tewksbury Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#177 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
10%
35%
Black
n/a
14%
White
77%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tewksbury Elementary School's ranking?
Tewksbury Elementary School is ranked #177 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Tewksbury Elementary School often compared to?
Tewksbury Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley View School, Califon Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% 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 Tewksbury Elementary School?
253 students attend Tewksbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Tewksbury Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tewksbury Elementary School?
Tewksbury Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tewksbury Elementary School offer ?
Tewksbury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tewksbury Elementary School part of?
Tewksbury Elementary School is part of Tewksbury Township School District.
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