Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Greenwich School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greenwich School's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greenwich School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenwich 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1083 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
16%
33%
Black
8%
15%
White
65%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenwich School's ranking?
Greenwich School is ranked #1083 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Greenwich School often compared to?
Greenwich Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alpha Borough School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Greenwich School?
431 students attend Greenwich School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Greenwich School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwich School?
Greenwich School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Greenwich School offer ?
Greenwich School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Greenwich School part of?
Greenwich School is part of Greenwich Township School District.
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