Edgewater School District

The Edgewater School District in New Jersey is home to two strong-performing elementary schools: Eleanor Van Gelder and George Washington School. Both schools are rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, placing them in the top 30% of elementary schools in the state.

Eleanor Van Gelder has consistently ranked in the top 30% of New Jersey elementary schools over the past 3 school years, with a high rank of 363 out of 1,338 schools in 2023-2024. The school demonstrates impressive academic performance, with a majority of students scoring proficient or better on the NJSLA English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments, exceeding state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In contrast, George Washington School also exhibits strong academic achievement, though its proficiency rates are slightly lower than Eleanor Van Gelder's.

The Edgewater School District as a whole is ranked 178 out of 609 districts in New Jersey, indicating it is a relatively high-performing district. Both Eleanor Van Gelder and George Washington School have similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, suggesting the district is allocating resources fairly across its elementary schools. However, the schools do differ in their student demographics, with Eleanor Van Gelder having a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to George Washington School.