Pines Lake Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wayne, New Jersey 07470 · Wayne Township Public School District
#523 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#6206 of 50,301 nationally
About Pines Lake Elementary School
Pines Lake 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 356 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 523rd 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 reading proficiency (65th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 356.
There are 15 schools in Wayne; Pines Lake Elementary School ranks 10th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)9.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
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 Pines Lake Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Pines Lake Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
347 students · 1.5 km away
Schuyler Colfax Middle School
Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
650 students · 1.8 km away
Lincoln School
Pompton Lakes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students · 2.1 km away
Theunis Dey Elementary School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students · 2.4 km away
Wayne Hills High School
Wayne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,162 students · 2.5 km away
Lakeside School
Pompton Lakes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
370 students · 3.1 km away
Lenox School
Pompton Lakes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students · 3.3 km away
Preakness Early Childhood Center
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
177 students · 3.3 km away
Pompton Lakes High School
Pompton Lakes · Public high · Grades 9–12
610 students · 3.4 km away
Riverdale School
Riverdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
273 students · 3.8 km away
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356 students
Lincoln Elementary School
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356 students
Wanamassa Elementary School
Wanamassa · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
356 students
John F Kennedy Elementary School
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School #14
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pines Lake Elementary School a good school?
Pines Lake Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 77.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #523 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 Pines Lake Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Pines Lake Elementary School ranks #523 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #6206 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pines Lake Elementary School?
Pines Lake Elementary School had 356 students in 2025.
Is Pines Lake Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Pines Lake Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Pines Lake Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pines Lake Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.