Top Rankings
Delanco Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 359 students in Delanco Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Delanco Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,569 Schools
# Students
359 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Delanco Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#617 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
21%
34%
% Black
24%
14%
% White
45%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,529 is higher than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,178 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,529
$26,940
Spending / Student
$30,178
$25,837
Best Delanco Township School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Street School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 Walnut St
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-0874
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-0874
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
M. Joan Pearson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Burlington Ave
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-1976
Riverside, NJ 08075
(856) 461-1976
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Delanco Township School District?
Delanco Township School District manages 2 public schools serving 359 students.
What is the rank of Delanco Township School District?
Delanco Township School District is ranked #612 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Delanco Township School District?
45% of Delanco Township School District students are White, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Delanco Township School District?
Delanco Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Delanco Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,178 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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