PARADISE KNOLL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Paradise Knoll Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the West Milford Township Public School District school district, located in OAK RIDGE, NJ with about 271 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 22 teachers, Paradise Knoll Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Paradise Knoll Elementary School, located in Oak Ridge, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Jefferson Township Public Schools district. The school is known for its suburban setting and is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. Its curriculum focuses on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology and creative enrichment activities to prepare students for middle school transitions.
Beyond the classroom, Paradise Knoll emphasizes community engagement and character education, frequently hosting school events and parent-teacher association initiatives to create a strong home-school partnership. The school is characterized by its commitment to individual student growth, aiming to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to develop both their intellectual potential and their interpersonal skills as they progress through their formative elementary years.
For more information, contact Paradise Knoll Elementary School at (973) 697-7142 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OAK RIDGE, NJ 07438-8931
(973) 697-7142
PARADISE KNOLL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in OAK RIDGE, NJ with about 271 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 271
- Teachers:
- 22
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 271 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PARADISE KNOLL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 91.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.