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

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Passaic County Technical-vocational School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1034 Students

2. West Essex High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Essex Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1043 Students

3. Wayne Valley High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1241 Students

4. Wayne Hills High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1182 Students

5. Pequannock Township High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pequannock Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 668 Students

6. Passaic County Technical Institute

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pequannock Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 481 Students

2. Schuyler Colfax Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students

3. Anthony Wayne Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students

4. West Essex Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

West Essex Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 599 Students

5. George Washington Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 508 Students

6. Lincoln Park Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students

2. Theunis Dey Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students

3. Pines Lake Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 387 Students

4. Packanack Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students

5. Riverdale School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Riverdale School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 285 Students

6. Randall Carter Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 309 Students

7. Adlai E. Stevenson School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Fairfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 309 Students

8. James Fallon Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students

9. John F. Kennedy Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wayne Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 377 Students

10. Lafayette Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

17,784

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

56%

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

B

16.07 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.41 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

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.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

7,645 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

90 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Wayne, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations