Packanack Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wayne, New Jersey 07470 · Wayne Township Public School District
#397 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#3483 of 50,301 nationally
About Packanack Elementary School
Packanack Elementary School 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 408 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 397th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (64th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 408.
There are 15 schools in Wayne; Packanack Elementary School ranks 6th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)69%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)7.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
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 Packanack Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 7.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Packanack Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
George Washington Middle School
Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
493 students · 1.2 km away
Theunis Dey Elementary School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students · 1.7 km away
Schuyler Colfax Middle School
Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
650 students · 2.2 km away
Preakness Early Childhood Center
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
177 students · 2.2 km away
Ryerson Elementary School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
250 students · 2.4 km away
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
347 students · 2.5 km away
James Fallon Elementary School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students · 2.5 km away
Randall Carter Elementary School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
351 students · 2.5 km away
Wayne Hills High School
Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,162 students · 2.7 km away
Wayne Valley High School
Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,201 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Memorial Elementary School
East Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades K–4
408 students
Hurden Looker Elementary School
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408 students
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School
Willingboro · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
408 students
Washington Elementary School
West Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students
Lake Tract Elementary School
Deptford · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
409 students
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Livingston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
407 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Packanack Elementary School a good school?
Packanack Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 82.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #397 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 Packanack Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Packanack Elementary School ranks #397 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #3483 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Packanack Elementary School?
Packanack Elementary School had 408 students in 2025.
Is Packanack Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Packanack Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Packanack Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Packanack Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.