Top Rankings
Washington Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,974 students in Washington Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Washington Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
4 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
1,974 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Washington Township School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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
#134 out of 650 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
108 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
222 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
33%
# Black Students
45 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
1,536 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
78%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
185
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
197
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
193
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
226
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
173
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
246
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
164
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
241
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
241
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:
88
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,320 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,255 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,320
$27,145
Spending / Student
$27,255
$26,033
Best Washington Township School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Farmers Road School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 Old Farmers Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(908) 876-3865
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(908) 876-3865
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Long Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51 West Mill Rd
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(908) 876-3434
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(908) 876-3434
Grades: 6-8
| 673 students
Rank: #33.
Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
90 Flocktown Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(908) 850-1010
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(908) 850-1010
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #44.
Benedict A. Cucinella School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
470 Naughright Road
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(908) 850-3161
Long Valley, NJ 07853
(908) 850-3161
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington Township School District?
Washington Township School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,974 students.
What is the rank of Washington Township School District?
Washington Township School District is ranked #135 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington Township School District?
78% of Washington Township School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington Township School District?
Washington Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Washington Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,255 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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