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2 schools in Old Tappan Public School District

New Jersey · 744 students · 1 city

Parents inside Old Tappan Public School District pick from 2 public K-12 options, with combined enrollment of about 744 students (an average school size of 372).

4-year change in Old Tappan Public School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
744
+93 (+14%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Old Tappan Public School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn New JerseyIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
744#334 of 372#8,020 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#344 of 372N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.2:1#190 of 370#1,244 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
0.8%#365 of 369#8,153 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Old Tappan Public School District

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 655 to 744 students (up 14%) and from 62 to 66 full-time teachers (up 6%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary SchoolOld TappanElementaryPK-04374
Charles DeWolf Middle SchoolOld TappanMiddle05-08370

About Old Tappan Public School District

Old Tappan Public School District runs 2 public schools across New Jersey, collectively teacheing roughly 744 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Old Tappan Public School District is made up of 1 elementary and 1 middle.

Average enrollment per school in Old Tappan Public School District is about 372, lower than the New Jersey average of roughly 540.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Old Tappan Public School District has expanded 14% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 651 students to 744.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Old Tappan Public School District discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Old Tappan Public School District run?
Old Tappan Public School District has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 744 students in New Jersey.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Old Tappan Public School District?
Old Tappan Public School District includes 1 elementary school and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Old Tappan Public School District?
T. Baldwin Demarest Elementary School is the largest public school in Old Tappan Public School District by enrollment, with approximately 374 students.
What grade levels does Old Tappan Public School District serve?
Old Tappan Public School District serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 2 schools.