John Y Dater Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ramsey, New Jersey 07446 · Ramsey School District
#131 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#468 of 50,301 nationally
About John Y Dater Elementary School
John Y Dater Elementary School is a public elementary located in Ramsey, in the Ramsey School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades 4–5. In 2025 it enrolled 325 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 91.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 131st 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 math proficiency (83th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 325.
There are 5 schools in Ramsey; John Y Dater Elementary School ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)70%
- Reading proficiency (30%)79%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)9.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.6
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 John Y Dater Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John Y Dater Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ramsey High School
Ramsey · Public high · Grades 9–12
739 students · 950 m away
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School
Ramsey · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
302 students · 1.0 km away
Eric S. Smith Middle School
Ramsey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
613 students · 1.0 km away
Mary A. Hubbard Elementary School
Ramsey · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
331 students · 1.7 km away
Northern Highlands Regional High School
Allendale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,257 students · 2.5 km away
Hillside Elementary School
Allendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
348 students · 3.0 km away
George Washington School
Mahwah · Public elementary · Grades K–3
177 students · 3.2 km away
Brookside School
Allendale · Public middle · Grades 4–8
502 students · 3.2 km away
Ramapo Ridge
Mahwah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
642 students · 3.3 km away
Lenape Meadows
Mahwah · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
418 students · 3.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is John Y Dater Elementary School a good school?
John Y Dater Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 91.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #131 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 John Y Dater Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
John Y Dater Elementary School ranks #131 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #468 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John Y Dater Elementary School?
John Y Dater Elementary School had 325 students in 2025.
Is John Y Dater Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
John Y Dater Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 4–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John Y Dater Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John Y Dater Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.