Best Public Schools in Saddle River, NJ

Summary:

The city of Saddle River, New Jersey is home to a single standout elementary school, Wandell School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Saddle River School District. Wandell School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in New Jersey, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two school years.

Wandell School's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly exceeding state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. The school has a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 2.8%, suggesting it serves a relatively affluent student population. With a student-teacher ratio of 6.5 to 1, Wandell School provides a personalized learning environment for its 107 students, supported by high spending of $23,157 per student.

Overall, Wandell School stands out as a premier educational institution in the Saddle River area, consistently delivering a high-quality, well-resourced learning experience for its students. The school's exceptional academic performance, low absenteeism, and small class sizes make it an attractive option for families seeking a top-tier elementary education in the region.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)			NJSLA Mathematics (2024)			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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Wandell School	Public	PK, KG-5	97 E Allendale Rd	Saddle River	07458	Bergen County	Saddle River School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 327-0727	115	15	7.8		67 (58.3%)	4 (3.5%)	8 (7.0%)	27 (23.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.8%)	87.8	154^th of 1338 public elementary schools	88.5%		91.7	93^rd of 1342 public elementary schools	93.1%	61	72.2	69.6	71.4	100.0	56.5	71.4	94.5	$23,157	$608	$22,549

Cities Near Saddle River

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Upper Saddle River	1.18 mi	3	15^th
Ramsey	1.97 mi	5	88^th
Waldwick	2.07 mi	4	91^st
Allendale	2.19 mi	3	13^th
Park Ridge	2.45 mi	3	84^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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