Serving 384 students in grades 3-6, Winston S. Churchill School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winston S. Churchill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Winston S. Churchill School's student population of 384 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Winston S. Churchill School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winston S. Churchill School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#661 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
16%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
75%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winston S. Churchill School's ranking?
Winston S. Churchill School is ranked #661 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Winston S. Churchill School often compared to?
Winston S. Churchill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Winston S. Churchill School?
384 students attend Winston S. Churchill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Winston S. Churchill School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winston S. Churchill School?
Winston S. Churchill School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Winston S. Churchill School offer ?
Winston S. Churchill School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Winston S. Churchill School part of?
Winston S. Churchill School is part of Fairfield Public School District.
School Reviews
5 12/17/2007
this school is great. I go went there last year but now im in middle school. i loved it there and i herd the princapal is really nice.
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