Top Rankings
Wayne Township Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,623 students in Wayne Township Public 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 Wayne Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% 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
15 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
7,623 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
676 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Wayne Township Public 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#162 out of 650 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
23%
Graduation Rate
91%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.72
# American Indian Students
14 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
793 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
10%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,219 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
33%
# Black Students
127 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
5,225 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
69%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
244 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
197
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
452
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
520
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
464
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
523
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
545
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
563
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
549
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
594
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
602
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
577
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
602
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
597
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
584
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
254
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,211 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,227 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$207 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$200 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,211
$27,145
Spending / Student
$26,227
$26,033
Best Wayne Township Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40 Geoffrey Way
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3150
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3150
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Packanack Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
190 Oakwood Drive
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3170
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3170
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Schuyler Colfax Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3130
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3130
Grades: 6-8
| 621 students
Rank: #44.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1310 Ratzer Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3160
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3160
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #55.
Randall Carter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
531 Alps Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3145
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3145
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #66.
George Washington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
68 Lenox Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3140
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3140
Grades: 6-8
| 508 students
Rank: #77.
Lafayette Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Laauwe Avenue
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3165
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3165
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
Rank: #88.
Anthony Wayne Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Garside Avenue
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 389-2120
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 389-2120
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #99.
James Fallon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
51 Clifford Drive
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3125
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3125
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #1010.
Pines Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 Pines Lake Drive
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3175
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3175
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #1111.
Wayne Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
272 Berdan Avenue
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 317-2000
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 317-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,182 students
Rank: #1212.
Wayne Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
551 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 317-2200
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 317-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,241 students
Rank: #1313.
Theunis Dey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
55 Webster Drive
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3155
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3155
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #1414.
Ryerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Mc Clelland Avenue
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3180
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 633-3180
Grades: K-5
| 237 students
Rank: n/an/a
Preakness Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
1006 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 968-7407
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 968-7407
Grades: PK-K
| 198 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wayne Township Public School District?
Wayne Township Public School District manages 15 public schools serving 7,623 students.
What is the rank of Wayne Township Public School District?
Wayne Township Public School District is ranked #164 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne Township Public School District?
69% of Wayne Township Public School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% 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 Wayne Township Public School District?
Wayne Township Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Wayne Township Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,227 is higher than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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