ROCKAWAY VALLEY SCHOOL

Rockaway Valley School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Boonton Township School District school district, located in BOONTON TOWNSHIP, NJ with about 427 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, Rockaway Valley School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rockaway Valley School (RVS), located in the quiet community of Boonton Township, New Jersey, serves as the primary public school for students in grades Pre-K through 8. As a community-focused institution, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to prepare middle schoolers for the transition to high school. The school’s curriculum emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and enrichment clubs, which are intended to nurture the "whole child."

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, which brings together dedicated faculty, an involved parent-teacher organization, and a tight-knit student body. Being the central hub for education in Boonton Township, RVS places a high value on small class sizes and personalized attention, aiming to maintain high academic standards while cultivating a sense of character and civic responsibility. Through its commitment to modern instructional practices and community partnership, Rockaway Valley School strives to provide a solid educational foundation that helps students excel both personally and academically before they move on to the regional high school district.

For more information, contact Rockaway Valley School at (973) 334-4162 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.