Watchung Elementary School
MONTCLAIR, NJ · Montclair Public School District · Grades K-5
242nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 82%· Stable
Watchung Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Watchung Elementary School 242nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 82% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 82th in 2019 to 82th in 2025.
Watchung Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 201 students tested
Watchung Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 385 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.5% | 57.1% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.6% | 15.1% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.0% | 10.9% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| Black | 21.9% | 8.6% | ▼ 13.3 pts | |
| Asian | 7.7% | 8.1% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Watchung Elementary School
Typical home value $954K in zip 07042 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Watchung Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Edgemont Elementary SchoolMontclair Public School District · 0.5 mi away299th of 1,324
ELA 72% · Math 63% - –Forest Avenue SchoolGlen Ridge Public School District · 0.8 mi away
- 10Brookdale Elementary SchoolBloomfield Township School District · 1.3 mi away94th of 1,324
ELA 82% · Math 74% - 9Hillside Elementary SchoolMontclair Public School District · 1.3 mi away216th of 1,324
ELA 73% · Math 69% - 9Charles H. Bullock SchoolMontclair Public School District · 1.4 mi away252nd of 1,324
ELA 68% · Math 71% - 7Northeast Elementary SchoolMontclair Public School District · 1.4 mi away513th of 1,324
ELA 54% · Math 58% - 6Demarest Elementary SchoolBloomfield Township School District · 1.4 mi away571st of 1,324
ELA 60% · Math 47% - 7Laning Avenue SchoolVerona Public School District · 1.5 mi away401st of 1,324
ELA 64% · Math 59%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Watchung Elementary School in?
Watchung Elementary School is part of the Montclair Public School District district in MONTCLAIR, New Jersey.
Is Watchung Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Watchung Elementary School 242nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 82% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Watchung Elementary School?
White 57%, Hispanic 15%, Two or more races 11%, Black 9% (385 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Watchung Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07042 is $954K 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.