OLD TURNPIKE SCHOOL

Old Turnpike School is a public middle school that is part of the Tewksbury Township School District school district, located in CALIFON, NJ with about 282 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 34 teachers, Old Turnpike School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

Old Turnpike School, located in Califon, New Jersey, serves as the primary middle school for the Tewksbury Township School District. It is a public school that typically educates students in grades 5 through 8. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment, benefiting from the rural setting of Hunterdon County while maintaining a focus on rigorous academic standards and student development.

Beyond core academics, Old Turnpike School places a strong emphasis on the "whole child" approach, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs designed to support social-emotional growth. The school is highly regarded for its dedicated faculty and active parent community, which collaborate to provide a supportive transition for students moving from elementary education into their early teenage years.

For more information, contact Old Turnpike School at (908) 439-2010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.