Top Rankings
Woodcliff Lake 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 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 773 students in Woodcliff Lake 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 Woodcliff Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% 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
2,571 Schools
# Students
773 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Woodcliff Lake 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
#41 out of 648 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
11%
% Hispanic
9%
34%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
77%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,915 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,463 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,915
$26,937
Spending / Student
$25,463
$25,834
Best Woodcliff Lake School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dorchester Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Dorchester Road
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
(201) 391-5600
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
(201) 391-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Woodcliff Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
134 Woodcliff Ave
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
(201) 930-5600
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
(201) 930-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Woodcliff Lake School District?
Woodcliff Lake School District manages 2 public schools serving 773 students.
What is the rank of Woodcliff Lake School District?
Woodcliff Lake School District is ranked #40 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 Woodcliff Lake School District?
77% of Woodcliff Lake School District students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Woodcliff Lake School District?
Woodcliff Lake School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Woodcliff Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,463 is less than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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