George Washington School serves 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
George Washington School's student population of 333 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of George Washington School is 0.68, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Asian
46%
11%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
29%
37%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are George Washington School often compared to?
George Washington Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eleanor Van Gelder, School No. 1, School No. 4 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend George Washington School?
333 students attend George Washington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of George Washington School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Washington School?
George Washington School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does George Washington School offer ?
George Washington School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George Washington School part of?
George Washington School is part of Edgewater School District.
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