Best Schools in Wayne, NJ
Wayne, NJ has a total of 32 schools including 10 high schools, 7 middle schools and 15 elementary schools. A total of 17,784 students attend Wayne, NJ schools. On average, schools in Wayne score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Wayne don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Wayne, NJ
Wayne, NJ has 10 high schools with 9,700 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Wayne score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wayne exceed expectations.
1. Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy
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Passaic County Technical-vocational School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1034 Students
2. West Essex High School
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West Essex Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1043 Students
3. Wayne Valley High School
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Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1241 Students
4. Wayne Hills High School
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Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1182 Students
5. Pequannock Township High School
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Pequannock Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 668 Students
6. Passaic County Technical Institute
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Passaic County Technical-vocational School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3359 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wayne, NJ
Wayne, NJ has 7 middle schools with 3,520 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Wayne score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wayne don't meet expectations.
1. Pequannock Valley School
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Pequannock Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 481 Students
2. Schuyler Colfax Middle School
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Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students
3. Anthony Wayne Middle School
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Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students
4. West Essex Middle School
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West Essex Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 599 Students
5. George Washington Middle School
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Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 508 Students
6. Lincoln Park Middle School
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Lincoln Park School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 361 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wayne, NJ
Wayne, NJ has 15 elementary schools with 4,564 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Wayne score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wayne underperform expectations.
1. Albert Payson Terhune Elementary
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Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students
2. Theunis Dey Elementary School
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Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
3. Pines Lake Elementary School
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Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 387 Students
4. Packanack Elementary School
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Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
5. Riverdale School
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Riverdale School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 285 Students
6. Randall Carter Elementary School
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Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 309 Students
7. Adlai E. Stevenson School
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Fairfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 309 Students
8. James Fallon Elementary School
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Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students
9. John F. Kennedy Elementary School
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Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 377 Students
10. Lafayette Elementary School
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Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 311 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wayne, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wayne, NJ has a total population of 51,233 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wayne, 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 Wayne, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wayne, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wayne, NJ.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Wayne, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
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