For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 888 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 45% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
888 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wanaque School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#220 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
11%
% Hispanic
34%
35%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
56%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,474 is higher than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,074 is less than the state median of $25,924. 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
$27,474
$27,031
Spending / Student
$25,074
$25,924
Best Wanaque School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haskell Elementary 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
Gr: PK-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Wanaque Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
First Street
Wanaque, NJ 07465
(973) 835-8200
Wanaque, NJ 07465
(973) 835-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wanaque School District?
Wanaque School District manages 2 public schools serving 888 students.
What is the rank of Wanaque School District?
Wanaque School District is ranked #224 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wanaque School District?
56% of Wanaque School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% 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 $25,074 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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