John Y. Dater Elementary School

John Y. Dater Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 4-5
35 School St,  Ramsey, NJ
Ramsey School District
4.7
1.0
385 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Molly Dinning
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
71%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
65%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
359:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
77%
Hispanic
9.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.5%
Two or more races
3.3%
Black
1.9%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.7 9 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/28/2025
This is a great school, the teachers really Care about the students and they all have strong connections with the families. The academics are strong, and the extra curricular activities are plenty, considering this is an elementary school.
3.0 Parent
5/28/2025
As previously communicated it's very difficult to understand and see what is actually happening and the day to day. There is no day in the life to see how it would actually be and the experience for a child. They only give you parts. It is neat to have the activities for them to try and be part of but as being first time to experience these things for it to be a maybe might be able to is a little tough. The lunch kids complain to time to eat at all and if not ordered ahead not able to get even with money on account. And feedback of the site and this goes unheard.
5.0 Parent
5/21/2025
I'm really happy with the Dedicated teachers, sincere and kind educators. Dater have a safe and supportive environment.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 parent
2/5/2018
Horrible school. The teachers and the principle are so mean.

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John Y. Dater Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 4-5 in Ramsey, NJ, in the Ramsey neighborhood, and is served by the Ramsey School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 385 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. John Y. Dater Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $895,114. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ramsey High School, Northern Highlands Reg High School, Mahwah High School, and more. Learn more about what Ramsey has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John Y. Dater Elementary School.

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