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Best Schools in Wayne, New Jersey
Compare 17 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
17
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
12,154
Total Students
Across Wayne
10.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
17 schools found
Passaic County Technical Institute Stem Academy
publichighGrade 9-12
45 Reinhardt Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
8.8
Rating
Students
1,040
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
84%
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
40 Geoffrey Way, Wayne, NJ 07470
6.9
Rating
Students
347
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
68%
Packanack Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
190 Oakwood Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470
6.7
Rating
Students
408
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
62%
Schuyler Colfax Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1500 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470
6.4
Rating
Students
650
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
52%
Randall Carter Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
531 Alps Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
6.2
Rating
Students
351
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
62%
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1310 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
6.2
Rating
Students
387
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
57%
George Washington Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
68 Lenox Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
5.8
Rating
Students
493
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
46%
Lafayette Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
100 Laauwe Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470
5.7
Rating
Students
321
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
57%
Anthony Wayne Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
201 Garside Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470
5.6
Rating
Students
617
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
48%
James Fallon Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
51 Clifford Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470
5.5
Rating
Students
370
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
49%
Pines Lake Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
511 Pines Lake Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470
5.5
Rating
Students
356
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
57%
Passaic County Technical Institute
publichighGrade 9-12
45 Reinhardt Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
5.5
Rating
Students
3,565
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
46%
Wayne Hills High School
publichighGrade 9-12
272 Berdan Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470
5.3
Rating
Students
1,162
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
44%
Wayne Valley High School
publichighGrade 9-12
551 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
5.1
Rating
Students
1,201
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
42%
Theunis Dey Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
55 Webster Drive, Wayne, NJ 07470
5
Rating
Students
459
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
55%
Ryerson Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
30 Mc Clelland Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470
3
Rating
Students
250
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
27%
Preakness Early Childhood Center
publicelementaryPK-K
1006 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470
0
Rating
Students
177
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Wayne
Wayne, New Jersey is home to 17 schools serving over 12,154 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →
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School Insights
Metrics for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency
Math54%
ELA63%
Students meeting state proficiency standards
Class Size Distribution
Small (<15:1)17
Moderate (15-20:1)0
Large (>20:1)0
Smaller classes allow more individual attention
Highlights
- 6% of schools rated 8/10 or above
- 3,565 students at Passaic County Technical Institute
- Best ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wayne, New Jersey?
There are 17 schools in Wayne, serving 12,154 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Wayne?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Wayne include schools with ratings of 6.9 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Wayne?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Wayne is 10.8:1.