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Best Schools in Rockaway, NJ
Rockaway, NJ has 17 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 7,818 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Rockaway greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rockaway, NJ
The top high schools in Rockaway, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Academy For Mathematics Science And Engineering
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morris County Vocational School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 179 Students
2. Academy For Performing Arts
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Morris County Vocational School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 150 Students
3. Morris Hills High School
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Morris Hills Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1187 Students
4. Morris Knolls High School
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Morris Hills Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1447 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rockaway, NJ
The top middle schools in Rockaway, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valleyview Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Denville Township K-8 School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 541 Students
2. Copeland Middle School
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Rockaway Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 853 Students
3. Thomas Jefferson Middle School
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Rockaway Borough School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 271 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rockaway, NJ
The top elementary schools in Rockaway, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Denville Township K-8 School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 674 Students
2. Riverview Elementary School
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Denville Township K-8 School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 465 Students
3. Katharine D Malone Elementary School
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Rockaway Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 259 Students
4. Stony Brook Elementary School
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Rockaway Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 391 Students
5. Birchwood Elementary School
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Rockaway Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
6. Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School
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Rockaway Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 322 Students
7. Dennis B O'brien Elementary School
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Rockaway Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students
8. Lincoln Elementary School
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Rockaway Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 271 Students
9. Divine Mercy Academy/diocese
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Divine Mercy Academy/diocese • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 234 Students
10. Bridges To Learning
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Bridges To Learning • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 20 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rockaway, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rockaway, NJ has a total population of 23,218 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rockaway, 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 Rockaway, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rockaway, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rockaway, 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 Rockaway, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rockaway, NJ
How many schools are in Rockaway, NJ?
Rockaway, NJ has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 7,818 students in total.
How do schools in Rockaway perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Rockaway score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Rockaway greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rockaway?
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: 45%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Rockaway
8 of 8 schools in Rockaway carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4B: 2C: 2
All 8 public schools we grade in Rockaway. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.