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.
396
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
2.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rockaway Valley School
Demographic Student Count
White303
Hispanic44
Black2
Asian39
Two or More8
  • White
    303 (76.5%)
  • Hispanic
    44 (11.1%)
  • Asian
    39 (9.8%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.0%)
  • Black
    2 (0.5%)
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: 396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 8
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 14
Kindergarten 43
Grade 1 52
Grade 2 49
Grade 3 39
Grade 4 50
Grade 5 26
Grade 6 41
Grade 7 43
Grade 8 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rockaway Valley School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten14
Kindergarten43
Grade 152
Grade 249
Grade 339
Grade 450
Grade 526
Grade 641
Grade 743
Grade 839
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rockaway Valley School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19549.2%
Male20150.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)