Albert Payson Terhune Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wayne, New Jersey 07470 · Wayne Township Public School District
#97 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#330 of 50,301 nationally
About Albert Payson Terhune Elementary
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary is a public elementary located in Wayne, in the Wayne Township Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 347 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 92.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 97th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (77th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 347.
There are 15 schools in Wayne; Albert Payson Terhune Elementary ranks 1st of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)82%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)10.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Albert Payson Terhune Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Albert Payson Terhune Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Schuyler Colfax Middle School
Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
650 students · 334 m away
Theunis Dey Elementary School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students · 1.0 km away
Pines Lake Elementary School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students · 1.5 km away
Wayne Hills High School
Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,162 students · 1.5 km away
Preakness Early Childhood Center
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
177 students · 2.1 km away
Packanack Elementary School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
408 students · 2.5 km away
Lincoln School
Pompton Lakes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students · 3.3 km away
George Washington Middle School
Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
493 students · 3.3 km away
Pequannock Valley School
Pompton Plains · Public middle · Grades 6–8
476 students · 3.4 km away
Hillview School
Pompton Plains · Public elementary · Grades K–5
306 students · 3.7 km away
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Hillside Elementary School
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Milltown Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albert Payson Terhune Elementary a good school?
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 92.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #97 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Albert Payson Terhune Elementary rank in New Jersey?
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary ranks #97 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #330 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Albert Payson Terhune Elementary?
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary had 347 students in 2025.
Is Albert Payson Terhune Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Albert Payson Terhune Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Albert Payson Terhune Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.