Washington School
RUTHERFORD, NJ · Rutherford School District · Grades 1-3
425th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 68%▲ Improving
Washington School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Washington School 425th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 68% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2019 to 68th in 2025 — improving.
Washington School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 101 students tested
Washington School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 319 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.9% | 42.3% | ▼ 12.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 21.1% | 26.6% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Asian | 16.9% | 19.1% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 9.4% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 2.5% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Washington School
Typical home value $755K in zip 07070 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Washington School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Lincoln SchoolEast Rutherford School District · 0.4 mi away454th of 1,324
ELA 68% · Math 51% - 9Lincoln SchoolRutherford School District · 0.7 mi away243rd of 1,324
ELA 72% · Math 68% - 6McKenzie SchoolEast Rutherford School District · 1 mi away635th of 1,324
ELA 49% · Math 53% - 6Carlstadt Public SchoolCarlstadt Public School District · 1 mi away564th of 1,324
ELA 61% · Math 47% - 5Jefferson SchoolLyndhurst Public School District · 1.3 mi away682nd of 1,324
ELA 57% · Math 41% - –Jefferson (Annex) Elementary SchoolWallington Boro School District · 1.3 mi away
- 2School #8Clifton Public School District · 1.4 mi away1,102nd of 1,324
ELA 27% · Math 28% - 7Frank W. Gavlak Elementary SchoolWallington Boro School District · 1.4 mi away496th of 1,324
ELA 59% · Math 54%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Washington School in?
Washington School is part of the Rutherford School District district in RUTHERFORD, New Jersey.
Is Washington School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Washington School 425th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 68% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Washington School?
White 42%, Hispanic 27%, Asian 19%, Two or more races 9% (319 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Washington School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07070 is $755K 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.