Top Rankings
Westwood Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,784 students in Westwood Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Westwood Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
2,784 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
260 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Westwood Regional School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#149 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
23%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
11%
% Hispanic
18%
34%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
70%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,684 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,768 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,684
$26,937
Spending / Student
$24,768
$25,834
Best Westwood Regional School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berkeley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
47 Berkeley Ave
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-7760
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-7760
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Jessie F. George Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Palm Street
Township Of Washington, NJ 07676
(201) 664-3033
Township Of Washington, NJ 07676
(201) 664-3033
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Lake Drive
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-9000
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-9000
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 School Street
Township Of Washington, NJ 07676
(201) 664-6440
Township Of Washington, NJ 07676
(201) 664-6440
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Westwood Regional Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23 Third Avenue
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-5560
Westwood, NJ 07675
(201) 664-5560
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Westwood Regional High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Ridgewood Road
Township Of Washington, NJ 07676
(201) 664-0880
Township Of Washington, NJ 07676
(201) 664-0880
Gr: 9-12 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westwood Regional School District?
Westwood Regional School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,784 students.
What is the rank of Westwood Regional School District?
Westwood Regional School District is ranked #147 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westwood Regional School District?
70% of Westwood Regional School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westwood Regional School District?
Westwood Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Westwood Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,768 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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