Best Public Schools in Pequannock, NJ

Summary:

The city of Pequannock, New Jersey is home to a single elementary school, Stephen J. Gerace School, which serves grades K-5 and is part of the Pequannock Township School District. This standout school consistently ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey elementary schools, with impressive proficiency rates on state assessments that exceed district and state averages.

Stephen J. Gerace School boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1 and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.0%, indicating strong student engagement and a positive school climate. The school serves a predominantly white, affluent student population, with only 2.97% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This demographic composition may contribute to the school's academic excellence, as reflected in its high NJSLA proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-5.

Overall, Stephen J. Gerace School is a shining example of educational excellence within the Pequannock community. With its consistent top rankings, strong academic performance, and focus on student engagement, the school provides a high-quality learning environment for its 303 students. While the school's demographic makeup may not be representative of the broader population, its standout achievements make it a desirable choice for families seeking a top-tier elementary education in the Pequannock area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)			NJSLA Mathematics (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Stephen J. Gerace School	Public	K-5	59 Boulevard	Pequannock	07440	Morris County	Pequannock Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(973) 305-5615	303	22	13.5	3.0%	247 (81.5%)	3 (1.0%)	37 (12.2%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	88.7	140^th of 1342 public elementary schools	89.6%		80.6	277^th of 1345 public elementary schools	79.4%	137	48.9	57.1	84.8	83.7	76.8	80.3	65.1	$8,745	$91	$8,654

Cities Near Pequannock

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lincoln Park	0.83 mi	2	105^th
Pompton Plains	0.84 mi	4	102^nd
Wayne	1.51 mi	17	124^th
Towaco	3.21 mi	1	55^th
Riverdale	3.22 mi	1	218^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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