For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 732 students in Woodcliff Lake, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Woodcliff Lake, NJ are Dorchester Elementary School and Woodcliff Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Woodcliff Lake have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Woodcliff Lake, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dorchester Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Dorchester Road
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
(201) 930-5600
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
(201) 930-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Woodcliff Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
134 Woodcliff Ave
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
(201) 930-5600
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
(201) 930-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Woodcliff Lake, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Woodcliff Lake, NJ include Dorchester Elementary School and Woodcliff Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Woodcliff Lake?
2 public elementary schools are located in Woodcliff Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Woodcliff Lake?
Woodcliff Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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