For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 916 students in Totowa, NJ (there are , serving 181 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Totowa, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Totowa, NJ are Washington Park School and Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Totowa, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Totowa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Totowa, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Park School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Crews Street
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Gr: 4-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Memorial School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
294 Totowa Road
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Gr: PK-3 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Passaic Regional School
Alternative School
160 Minnisink Rd
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 256-3337
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 256-3337
Gr: 3-12
Totowa, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
North Jersey Developmental Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Minisink Rd
Totowa, NJ 07511
(973) 256-1700
Totowa, NJ 07511
(973) 256-1700
Gr: 12 | 3 students
294 Totowa Road
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Totowa, NJ 07512
(973) 956-0010
Gr: 5-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Totowa, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Totowa, NJ include Washington Park School and Memorial School.
How many public schools are located in Totowa?
3 public schools are located in Totowa.
What percentage of students in Totowa go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Totowa are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Totowa?
Totowa public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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