School Overview
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.
386
Total Students
40.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
2.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rockaway Valley School
Demographic Student Count
White300
Hispanic37
Black6
Asian35
Two or More7
American Indian1
  • White
    300 (77.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    37 (9.6 %)
  • Asian
    35 (9.1 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.8 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Boonton Township School District
Phone: (973)334-4162
Website: http://www.rvsnj.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 8
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 12
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 48
Grade 3 27
Grade 4 40
Grade 5 42
Grade 6 40
Grade 7 58
Grade 8 34
Ungraded 2

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rockaway Valley School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten12
Kindergarten46
Grade 137
Grade 248
Grade 327
Grade 440
Grade 542
Grade 640
Grade 758
Grade 834
Ungraded2
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rockaway Valley School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19149.5%
Male19550.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)