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Best Schools in Pompton Lakes, NJ
Pompton Lakes, NJ has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,190 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Pompton Lakes meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pompton Lakes, NJ
The top high schools in Pompton Lakes, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wayne Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1182 Students
2. Pompton Lakes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pompton Lakes School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 641 Students
3. Lakeland Regional High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeland Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 867 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pompton Lakes, NJ
The top middle schools in Pompton Lakes, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Schuyler Colfax Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students
2. Lakeside School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pompton Lakes School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 389 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pompton Lakes, NJ
The top elementary schools in Pompton Lakes, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pompton Lakes School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
2. Pines Lake Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 387 Students
3. Haskell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wanaque School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 378 Students
4. Lenox School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pompton Lakes School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 336 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pompton Lakes, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pompton Lakes, NJ has a total population of 11,127 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pompton Lakes, 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 Pompton Lakes, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pompton Lakes, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pompton Lakes, 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 Pompton Lakes, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pompton Lakes, NJ
How many schools are in Pompton Lakes, NJ?
Pompton Lakes, NJ has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,190 students in total.
How do schools in Pompton Lakes perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Pompton Lakes score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Pompton Lakes meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pompton Lakes?
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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- Projected: 39%
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 37%
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Every school in Pompton Lakes
4 of 4 schools in Pompton Lakes carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Pompton Lakes. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.