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Best Schools in Old Tappan, NJ
Old Tappan, NJ has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,335 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Old Tappan exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Old Tappan, NJ
The top high schools in Old Tappan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northern Valley Regional High School At Old Tappan
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Valley Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1002 Students
2. Pascack Valley High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pascack Valley Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 984 Students
Best Middle Schools in Old Tappan, NJ
The top middle schools in Old Tappan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charles Dewolf Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Old Tappan Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 358 Students
2. Holdrum Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Vale Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 357 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Old Tappan, NJ
The top elementary schools in Old Tappan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roberge Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Vale Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
2. T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Old Tappan Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 373 Students
3. Woodside Elementary School
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River Vale Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 335 Students
4. Norwood Public School
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Projected Test Scores
Norwood Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 610 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Old Tappan, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Old Tappan, NJ has a total population of 6,659 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 74% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Old Tappan, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Old Tappan, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Old Tappan, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Old Tappan, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Old Tappan, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Old Tappan, NJ
How many schools are in Old Tappan, NJ?
Old Tappan, NJ has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,335 students in total.
How do schools in Old Tappan perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Old Tappan score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Old Tappan exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Old Tappan?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Old Tappan
3 of 3 schools in Old Tappan carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Old Tappan. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.