George Washington School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Edgewater, New Jersey 07020 · Edgewater School District
#37 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#147 of 50,301 nationally
About George Washington School
George Washington School is a public elementary located in Edgewater, in the Edgewater School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 333 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 94.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 37th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (93th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 333.
There are 2 schools in Edgewater; George Washington School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)12.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.1
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 George Washington School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near George Washington School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
School No. 1
Fort Lee · Public elementary · Grades K–4
540 students · 916 m away
School No. 4
Fort Lee · Public elementary · Grades K–4
377 students · 1.1 km away
Lewis F. Cole Middle School
Fort Lee · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,227 students · 1.2 km away
Fort Lee High School
Fort Lee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,170 students · 1.8 km away
Lindbergh Elementary School
Palisades Park · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
762 students · 2.0 km away
Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School
Palisades Park · Public high · Grades 7–12
747 students · 2.0 km away
School No. 2
Fort Lee · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
362 students · 2.1 km away
School #4
Cliffside Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
478 students · 2.2 km away
Eleanor Van Gelder
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
384 students · 2.3 km away
Charles R Smith Early Chilhood Center
Palisades Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
277 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Watsessing Elementary School
Bloomfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
333 students
Lawnside School District
Lawnside · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
333 students
Belleville PS3
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
334 students
Frances DeMasi Elementary School
Marlton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
332 students
Number 8
Linden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
Barclay Brook School
Monroe Twp · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
332 students
Frequently asked questions
Is George Washington School a good school?
George Washington School has a Success Index (US) of 94.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #37 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 George Washington School rank in New Jersey?
George Washington School ranks #37 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #147 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend George Washington School?
George Washington School had 333 students in 2025.
Is George Washington School a elementary school or a high school?
George Washington School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near George Washington School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of George Washington School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.