Old Tappan Public School District

The Old Tappan Public School District in New Jersey is home to two exceptional schools that consistently rank among the top in the state: T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School and Charles DeWolf Middle School. Both schools have earned 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and have maintained their positions in the top 100 and top 50 schools in New Jersey, respectively, over the past three years.

T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School boasts impressive academic performance, with 74.4% of 3rd graders and 87.2% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 80.3% of 3rd graders and 68.3% of 4th graders proficient or better in Mathematics. The school also has a diverse student population, with 40.21% Asian, 48.53% white, and 6.7% Hispanic students. Charles DeWolf Middle School is equally impressive, with 82.3% of 5th graders, 86% of 6th graders, 87.7% of 7th graders, and 87% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 62.2% of 5th graders, 75.6% of 6th graders, and 72.6% of 7th graders proficient or better in Mathematics. Additionally, 100% of 8th graders at the middle school are proficient or better in Algebra I.

Both schools in the Old Tappan Public School District demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence, with low chronic absenteeism rates and diverse student populations. The district also provides equitable access to high-quality education, as evidenced by the low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at both schools. Overall, these schools are delivering outstanding results and providing a well-rounded educational experience for their students.