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Best Schools in Waldwick, NJ
Waldwick, NJ has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,904 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Waldwick exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waldwick, NJ
The top high schools in Waldwick, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgewood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1746 Students
2. Waldwick High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waldwick School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 424 Students
3. Ramapo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1243 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waldwick, NJ
The top middle schools in Waldwick, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
2. Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wyckoff Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 620 Students
3. Waldwick Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waldwick School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waldwick, NJ
The top elementary schools in Waldwick, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Willard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgewood Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 471 Students
2. Crescent Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waldwick School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
3. Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wyckoff Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
4. Julia A Traphagen School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waldwick School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
5. The Village School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Village School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 217 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waldwick, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waldwick, NJ has a total population of 10,255 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waldwick, 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 Waldwick, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waldwick, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waldwick, 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 Waldwick, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waldwick, NJ
How many schools are in Waldwick, NJ?
Waldwick, NJ has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,904 students in total.
How do schools in Waldwick perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Waldwick score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Waldwick exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waldwick?
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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Every school in Waldwick
4 of 4 schools in Waldwick carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Waldwick. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.