For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 885 students in Wanaque School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Wanaque School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
885 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Wanaque School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#213 out of 650 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
39 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
262 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
33%
# Black Students
39 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
526 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
60%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
99
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
75
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
88
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
92
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
75
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
98
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
89
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
108
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
47
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,567 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,159 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,567
$27,145
Spending / Student
$25,159
$26,033
Best Wanaque School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haskell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
973 Ringwood Avenue
Haskell, NJ 07420
(973) 835-8200
Haskell, NJ 07420
(973) 835-8200
Grades: PK-8
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Wanaque Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
First Street
Wanaque, NJ 07465
(973) 835-8200
Wanaque, NJ 07465
(973) 835-8200
Grades: PK-8
| 507 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wanaque School District?
Wanaque School District manages 2 public schools serving 885 students.
What is the rank of Wanaque School District?
Wanaque School District is ranked #218 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wanaque School District?
60% of Wanaque School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wanaque School District?
Wanaque School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Wanaque School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,159 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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