Saddle River School District, NJ

Original Research by School Decision on Saddle River School District

The Saddle River School District serves only the early grades, from prekindergarten through fifth grade, which shapes both what you can observe about its performance and what you cannot. Because it does not extend into high school, there is no graduation rate to examine, and the only state test results come from the elementary grades. The district is small, and its single school, Wandell School, is the place where all its students learn.

On state assessments in math and English language arts across grades three through five, the district’s students performed at a high level. The share of students meeting proficiency standards was strong in both subjects in most tested grades, and in one grade every student scored proficient or above in math. In science, however, the results were noticeably lower, with fewer than half of the fifth graders reaching the proficiency bar on the state science test. A parent may want to ask the school about how science is taught and what supports are available for that subject.

The student population is predominantly white, with a meaningful share of Asian students and smaller shares of Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students. Data on how many students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners was not available in the records we consulted, so the full economic and support profile of the student body is not clear from this information.

Among the districts of Bergen County, Saddle River stands out on a few key measures. Overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places the district in the top quarter of the county, a clear strength. Spending per student is well above the typical level among county peers, which may reflect the district’s small size and the resources available to it. The chronic absenteeism rate is somewhat above the midpoint for the county, a soft spot that could be worth discussing with the school.

Housing in the district’s area carries a very high price tag. Home values are well above both the New Jersey median and the national median, putting the district in an expensive housing market. The Bergen County housing market overall shows active listing counts rising and a median listing price that has held fairly steady, with homes typically selling within about a month. Affordability is a serious consideration for any family looking to move into this district.

We looked for recent changes or initiatives reported by the district but found little of lasting impact to note. The district appears stable, with no major publicly reported shifts in programs or leadership. For a small elementary district serving a high-cost community, the academic results in reading and math are a clear draw, while the science scores and chronic absenteeism rate invite further inquiry.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

122

Grades

PK–05

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 8%

Black 4%

White 57%

Asian 23%

Two+ 7%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

—

77%

Gr 4

—

95%

Gr 5

—

86%

Math

Gr 3

—

77%

Gr 4

—

86%

Gr 5

—

100%

Science

Gr 5

—

43%

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

Wandell School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

3 grades reported

77%

Grade 3

86%

Grade 4

100%

Grade 5

English Language Arts

3 grades reported

77%

Grade 3

95%

Grade 4

86%

Grade 5

Science

1 grade reported

43%

Grade 5

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$1.60M

Year-over-year change+6.6%

vs. state typical2.81x

vs. national typical4.35x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
07458	Upper Saddle River	$1.6M	+6.6%	100.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$8,091/mo

Home price / national median income19.1x

Market Activity: Bergen County

Median listing price$799,000

Median listing price YoY-0.1%

Median price per sq ft$417

Median price per sq ft YoY+2.7%

Median days on market25.5 days

Median days on market YoY+6.3%

Active listings1,549

Active listings YoY+20.4%

New listings1,132

New listings YoY+11.4%

Pending listings270

Pending listings YoY+18.9%

Hotness: median listing price$799,000

Supply score97.6

Supply score YoY+0.2%

Demand score66.5

Demand score YoY-3.0%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$571,373 (+3.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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