For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 916 students in Totowa, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Totowa, NJ are Washington Park School and Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Totowa, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Totowa have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Totowa, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Park School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Crews Street
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Grades: 4-8
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Memorial School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
294 Totowa Road
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Grades: PK-3
| 425 students
Rank: n/an/a
Passaic Regional School
Alternative School
160 Minnisink Rd
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 256-3337
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 256-3337
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Totowa, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Jersey Developmental Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Minisink Rd
Totowa, NJ 07511
(973) 256-1700
Totowa, NJ 07511
(973) 256-1700
Grades: 12
| 3 students
294 Totowa Road
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Grades: 5-8
| 437 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Totowa, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Totowa, NJ include Washington Park School and Memorial School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Totowa?
3 public elementary schools are located in Totowa.
What is the racial composition of students in Totowa?
Totowa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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