For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,128 students in Waldwick, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waldwick, NJ are Julia A Traphagen School, Crescent Elementary School and Waldwick Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waldwick, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waldwick have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waldwick, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Julia A Traphagen School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
153 Summit Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-0730
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-0730
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Crescent Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
165 Crescent Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-0690
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 445-0690
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Waldwick Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 Wyckoff Avenue
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 652-9000
Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 652-9000
Gr: 6-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Waldwick, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waldwick, NJ include Julia A Traphagen School, Crescent Elementary School and Waldwick Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waldwick?
3 public elementary schools are located in Waldwick.
What is the racial composition of students in Waldwick?
Waldwick public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Waldwick are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Waldwick include: Crescent Elementary School vs. Julia A Traphagen School
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