John A. Forrest Elementary School

John A. Forrest Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-4
10-00 HOPPER Ave,  Fair Lawn, NJ
Fair Lawn School District
4.9
267 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Damon Placenti
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
70%
Reading Proficiency
62%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
70%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.1%

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
6
Equity
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
65:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
White
45.7%
Hispanic
27.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
20.5%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black
1.6%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.9 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/5/2026
Individual 1 on 1 teacher to student attention . My kids grew very strong in Math and English at this school. No groupism or partiality. Definitely Forrest is a place to grow for any child
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5.0 parent
5/4/2022
My son attended kindergarten through 5th grade. He had a wonderful experience as did I as a parent. The teachers were not only academically outstanding but also very caring. Forrest School is a family. The PTA is active and works well with the school leaders. I really can not say enough positive thi...
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5.0 parent
3/28/2018
Very satisfied with the education my daughter is currently receiving from John A. Forrest ES. Her teachers are very committed to providing her with a great education- I personally feel the 4/10 rating this school is reflecting is not an accurate gauge of the education provided by Forrest ES.
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5.0 other
1/28/2017
My son attends Forrest school and is receiving a top notch education. The principal is involved and the teachers truly care about all of the children. There is a strong emphasis on reading (just ask "bookman") and also philanthropy (this year the students are raising money to provide gifts of animal...
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John A. Forrest Elementary School

John A. Forrest Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-4 in Fair Lawn, NJ, in the Fair Lawn neighborhood, and is served by the Fair Lawn School District in New Jersey. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 267 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. John A. Forrest Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $759,033. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fair Lawn High School, S.T.A.R.S. Academy, Memorial Sr High School, and more. Learn more about what Fair Lawn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John A. Forrest Elementary School.

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