Washington Elementary School
KEARNY, NJ · Kearny · Grades PK-6
1,125th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 15%▼ Declining
Washington Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Washington Elementary School 1,125th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 15% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2019 to 15th in 2025 — declining.
Washington Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 229 students tested
Washington Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 533 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.0% | 77.7% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| White | 19.9% | 14.4% | ▼ 5.5 pts | |
| Asian | 4.3% | 3.4% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 2.4% | 2.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Washington Elementary School
Typical home value $580K in zip 07032 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Washington Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1East Newark Elementary SchoolEast Newark School District · 0.4 mi away1,242nd of 1,324
ELA 18% · Math 18% - 3Lincoln Elementary SchoolHarrison Public Schools · 0.5 mi away1,012th of 1,324
ELA 27% · Math 38% - 3Hamilton Intermediate SchoolHarrison Public Schools · 0.6 mi away931st of 1,324
ELA 39% · Math 36% - 3Franklin Elementary SchoolKearny · 0.6 mi away1,000th of 1,324
ELA 41% · Math 25% - 1Rafael Hernandez SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.6 mi away1,296th of 1,324
ELA 14% · Math 10% - –Kennedy Elementary SchoolHarrison Public Schools · 0.7 mi away
- 2Garfield Elementary SchoolKearny · 0.7 mi away1,095th of 1,324
ELA 31% · Math 26% - 2Roberto Clemente Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.7 mi away1,094th of 1,324
ELA 33% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Washington Elementary School in?
Washington Elementary School is part of the Kearny district in KEARNY, New Jersey.
Is Washington Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Washington Elementary School 1,125th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 15% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Washington Elementary School?
Hispanic 78%, White 14%, Asian 3%, Black 3% (533 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Washington Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07032 is $580K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.