Serving 197 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Lyncrest Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lyncrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Lyncrest Elementary School's student population of 197 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026
School Rankings
Lyncrest Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyncrest Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#70 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
24%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
52%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyncrest Elementary School's ranking?
Lyncrest Elementary School is ranked #70 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lyncrest Elementary School often compared to?
Lyncrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Radburn Elementary School, Henry B. Milnes Elementary School, John A. Forrest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lyncrest Elementary School?
197 students attend Lyncrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lyncrest Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lyncrest Elementary School?
Lyncrest Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lyncrest Elementary School offer ?
Lyncrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lyncrest Elementary School part of?
Lyncrest Elementary School is part of Fair Lawn Public School District.
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