Woodcliff Lake School District

The Woodcliff Lake School District is home to two exceptional schools, Dorchester Elementary School and Woodcliff Middle School, which consistently rank among the top schools in New Jersey. Both schools demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with students scoring significantly above state averages on standardized assessments.

Dorchester Elementary School is ranked in the top 103 out of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts consistently high proficiency rates on NJSLA/ELA and NJSLA/Math assessments, a low chronic absenteeism rate, and a very low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients. Woodcliff Middle School is ranked in the top 28 out of 752 New Jersey middle schools and also holds a 5-star rating. The school's students excel in Algebra I, with 100% proficiency, and the school maintains low chronic absenteeism and free and reduced lunch rates.

Both schools benefit from high spending per student and favorable student-teacher ratios, indicating a strong investment in resources and small class sizes. The Woodcliff Lake School District as a whole is ranked 32 out of 609 districts in New Jersey, further demonstrating the exceptional quality of education provided in this area.