Albert Payson Terhune Elementary
WAYNE, NJ · Wayne Township Public School District · Grades K-5
254th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 81%▼ Declining
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Albert Payson Terhune Elementary 254th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 81% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 94th in 2019 to 81th in 2025 — declining.
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 194 students tested
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 367 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.3% | 64.6% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| Asian | 18.2% | 15.5% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.6% | 12.5% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.7% | 3.8% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Black | 3.2% | 3.3% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Albert Payson Terhune Elementary
Typical home value $752K in zip 07470 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
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Elementary schools near Albert Payson Terhune Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Theunis Dey Elementary SchoolWayne Township Public School District · 0.6 mi away187th of 1,324
ELA 78% · Math 68% - 8Pines Lake Elementary SchoolWayne Township Public School District · 0.9 mi away342nd of 1,324
ELA 64% · Math 65% - –Preakness Early Childhood CenterWayne Township Public School District · 1.3 mi away
- 8Packanack Elementary SchoolWayne Township Public School District · 1.5 mi away339th of 1,324
ELA 67% · Math 63% - 9Lincoln SchoolPompton Lakes School District · 2.1 mi away196th of 1,324
ELA 73% · Math 71% - 9Hillview SchoolPequannock Township School District · 2.3 mi away171st of 1,324
ELA 73% · Math 74% - 8John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolWayne Township Public School District · 2.4 mi away313th of 1,324
ELA 68% · Math 65% - 9North Boulevard SchoolPequannock Township School District · 2.5 mi away180th of 1,324
ELA 71% · Math 75%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Albert Payson Terhune Elementary in?
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary is part of the Wayne Township Public School District district in WAYNE, New Jersey.
Is Albert Payson Terhune Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Albert Payson Terhune Elementary 254th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 81% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Albert Payson Terhune Elementary?
White 65%, Asian 16%, Hispanic 13%, Two or more races 4% (367 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Albert Payson Terhune Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07470 is $752K 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.