Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pohatcong Township School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pohatcong Township School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pohatcong Township School's student population of 318 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pohatcong Township School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pohatcong Township School is 0.50, 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
#1333 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
19%
35%
Black
7%
14%
White
68%
37%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pohatcong Township School's ranking?
Pohatcong Township School is ranked #1333 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pohatcong Township School often compared to?
Pohatcong Township Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Phillipsburg Middle School, Phillipsburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Pohatcong Township School?
318 students attend Pohatcong Township School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pohatcong Township School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pohatcong Township School?
Pohatcong Township School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pohatcong Township School offer ?
Pohatcong Township School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pohatcong Township School part of?
Pohatcong Township School is part of Pohatcong Township School District.
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