Top Rankings
Old Tappan Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 758 students in Old Tappan Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Old Tappan Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), 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
758 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Old Tappan Public School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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
#53 out of 648 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
42%
11%
% Hispanic
5%
34%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
47%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,080 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,642 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,080
$26,940
Spending / Student
$20,642
$25,837
Best Old Tappan Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 School St
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-7176
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-7176
Gr: PK-4 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Charles Dewolf Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
275 Old Tappan Rd
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-1475
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-1475
Gr: 5-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Old Tappan Public School District?
Old Tappan Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 758 students.
What is the rank of Old Tappan Public School District?
Old Tappan Public School District is ranked #51 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Old Tappan Public School District?
47% of Old Tappan Public School District students are White, 42% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Old Tappan Public School District?
Old Tappan Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Old Tappan Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,642 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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