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2 schools in Woodcliff Lake School District

New Jersey · 732 students · 1 city

For families inside Woodcliff Lake School District, public-school options total 2 K-12 schools, with enrollment near 732 (1 elementary and 1 middle).

4-year change in Woodcliff Lake School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
732
+42 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Woodcliff Lake School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn New JerseyIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
732#335 of 372#8,082 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#372 of 372N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
9.3:1#36 of 370#195 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
1.5%#355 of 369#8,140 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 Woodcliff Lake School District

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 735 to 732 students (unchanged) and from 80 to 79 full-time teachers (down 1%), 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
Dorchester Elementary SchoolWoodcliff LakeElementaryPK-05494
Woodcliff Middle SchoolWoodcliff LakeMiddle06-08238

About Woodcliff Lake School District

Woodcliff Lake School District administers 2 public schools across New Jersey, collectively teacheing roughly 732 students.

In terms of grade levels, Woodcliff Lake School District spans 1 elementary and 1 middle.

On a per-school basis, Woodcliff Lake School District runs about 366 students per school, 32% noticeably below the state mean of roughly 540.

Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment grew 6%: 690 students in SY 2020-21 versus 732 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Woodcliff Lake School District discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Woodcliff Lake School District run?
Woodcliff Lake School District has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 732 students in New Jersey.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Woodcliff Lake School District?
Woodcliff Lake School District includes 1 elementary school and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Woodcliff Lake School District?
Dorchester Elementary School is the largest public school in Woodcliff Lake School District by enrollment, with approximately 494 students.
What grade levels does Woodcliff Lake School District serve?
Woodcliff Lake School District serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 2 schools.