School Street School

720 Birch Street
Boonton, NJ 07005
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School Street School serves 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 90-94%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

School Street School's student population of 325 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
325 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor

School Rankings

The diversity score of School Street School is 0.68, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
(12-13)
90-94%
75%
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(12-13)
75-79%
69%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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Asian
13%
11%
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Hispanic
27%
35%
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Black
6%
14%
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White
48%
37%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.68
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(22-23)
15.1%
16.7%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend School Street School?
325 students attend School Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of School Street School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School Street School?
School Street School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School Street School offer ?
School Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School Street School part of?
School Street School is part of Boonton Town Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 90-94%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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