Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Peter Cooper School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peter Cooper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Peter Cooper School's student population of 234 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Peter Cooper School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peter Cooper School is 0.43, 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
#706 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
19%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
73%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peter Cooper School's ranking?
Peter Cooper School is ranked #706 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Peter Cooper School?
234 students attend Peter Cooper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Peter Cooper School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peter Cooper School?
Peter Cooper School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Peter Cooper School offer ?
Peter Cooper School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Peter Cooper School part of?
Peter Cooper School is part of Ringwood School District.
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