Washington School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Rutherford, New Jersey 07070 · Rutherford School District
#916 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#19254 of 50,301 nationally
About Washington School
Washington School is a public elementary located in Rutherford, in the Rutherford School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades 1–3. In 2025 it enrolled 349 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 916th 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 reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 349.
There are 5 schools in Rutherford; Washington School ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)6.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
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 Washington School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 6.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Washington School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rutherford High School
Rutherford · Public high · Grades 9–12
727 students · 527 m away
Lincoln School
East Rutherford · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
178 students · 645 m away
Alfred S. Faust Middle School
East Rutherford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
240 students · 689 m away
Union School
Rutherford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
399 students · 791 m away
Henry P. Becton Regional High School
East Rutherford · Public high · Grades 9–12
853 students · 1.1 km away
Lincoln School
Rutherford · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
500 students · 1.2 km away
Pierrepont School
Rutherford · Public middle · Grades 4–6
569 students · 1.4 km away
McKenzie School
East Rutherford · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
369 students · 1.6 km away
Carlstadt Public School
Carlstadt · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
478 students · 1.6 km away
Jefferson School
Lyndhurst · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
256 students · 2.1 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Washington School a good school?
Washington School has a Success Index (US) of 58.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #916 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 Washington School rank in New Jersey?
Washington School ranks #916 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #19254 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washington School?
Washington School had 349 students in 2025.
Is Washington School a elementary school or a high school?
Washington School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 1–3. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Washington School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Washington School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.