Wallington Boro School District

32 Pine Street
Wallington, NJ 07057
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,159 students in Wallington Boro School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Wallington Boro School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
1,159 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wallington Boro School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 642 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#285 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
42%
38%
53%
49%
22%
23%
(21-22)
≥95%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
11%
% Hispanic
37%
35%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
57%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,273 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,634 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,273
$27,031
Spending / Student
$22,634
$25,924

Best Wallington Boro School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
106 King St
Wallington, NJ 07057
(973) 777-4420
Gr: 3-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Wallington Junior Senior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
234 Main Ave
Wallington, NJ 07057
(973) 777-0808
Gr: 7-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Bond Street
Wallington, NJ 07057
(973) 836-4700
Gr: K-2 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wallington Boro School District?
Wallington Boro School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,159 students.
What is the rank of Wallington Boro School District?
Wallington Boro School District is ranked #289 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wallington Boro School District?
57% of Wallington Boro School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wallington Boro School District?
Wallington Boro School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Wallington Boro School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,634 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,159 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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