George Washington School

39 Fardale Avenue
Mahwah, NJ 07430
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 193 students in grades Kindergarten-3, George Washington School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 193 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

George Washington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

George Washington School's student population of 193 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
193 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

George Washington School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#345 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
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70-79%
36%
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60-69%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George Washington School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
10%
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Hispanic
8%
33%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
64%
39%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of George Washington School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George Washington School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George Washington School's ranking?
George Washington School is ranked #345 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are George Washington School often compared to?
George Washington Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Betsy Ross Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend George Washington School?
193 students attend George Washington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of George Washington School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington School?
George Washington School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does George Washington School offer ?
George Washington School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is George Washington School part of?
George Washington School is part of Mahwah Township Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 193 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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