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Best Schools in Wanaque, NJ
Wanaque, NJ has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,733 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Wanaque meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wanaque, NJ
The top high schools in Wanaque, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeland Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeland Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 867 Students
2. West Milford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Milford Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 935 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wanaque, NJ
The top middle schools in Wanaque, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Martin J. Ryerson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ringwood School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 378 Students
2. Macopin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Milford Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 747 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wanaque, NJ
The top elementary schools in Wanaque, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Peter Cooper School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ringwood School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 243 Students
2. Eleanor G. Hewitt
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ringwood School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 231 Students
3. Apshawa Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Milford Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 207 Students
4. Wanaque Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wanaque School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 507 Students
5. Haskell Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wanaque School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 378 Students
6. Maple Road Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Milford Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 240 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wanaque, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wanaque, NJ has a total population of 12,047 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wanaque, 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 Wanaque, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wanaque, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wanaque, 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 Wanaque, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wanaque, NJ
How many schools are in Wanaque, NJ?
Wanaque, NJ has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,733 students in total.
How do schools in Wanaque perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Wanaque score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Wanaque meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wanaque?
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: 61%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Wanaque
2 of 2 schools in Wanaque carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Wanaque. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.