Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Stephen J. Gerace School ranks in the top 10% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Stephen J. Gerace School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Stephen J. Gerace School's student population of 330 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 18, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
Stephen J. Gerace School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephen J. Gerace School is 0.34, 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
#177 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
13%
34%
Black
1%
14%
White
80%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Stephen J. Gerace School's ranking?
Stephen J. Gerace School is ranked #177 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Stephen J. Gerace School often compared to?
Stephen J. Gerace Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillview 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 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Stephen J. Gerace School?
330 students attend Stephen J. Gerace School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Stephen J. Gerace School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stephen J. Gerace School?
Stephen J. Gerace School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Stephen J. Gerace School offer ?
Stephen J. Gerace School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stephen J. Gerace School part of?
Stephen J. Gerace School is part of Pequannock Township School District.
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