The top reported proficiency rate is 69% in Math. The lowest is 39% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Wyckoff, a residential suburb in northwestern Bergen County, New Jersey. It is one of the elementary schools in the Wyckoff Township Public School District, which feeds into the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District for grades nine through twelve. The school’s enrollment is moderate for a K-5 building, and the student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students. The share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch is very small, a reflection of the surrounding community’s exceptionally high median household income and home values.
On state assessments, Abraham Lincoln Elementary performs above the midpoint among districts in Bergen County, a generally high-performing region. In mathematics, the school’s proficiency rates across grades three through five are solid, with the strongest showing in third grade. English language arts results are also consistently strong, with fourth grade posting the highest rate. Science, tested only in fifth grade, is a relative soft spot, with a lower proficiency rate than the other subjects. A parent considering the school may want to ask about the science curriculum and how the school supports students in that area, especially since the other subjects set a high bar. Because the school ends at fifth grade, there is no graduation rate, and the district does not report chronic absenteeism data for this building.
Wyckoff itself is a low-density, tree-lined township where most residents own their homes. The housing market is expensive, with home values well above national and state medians. The township has a small commercial center but is overwhelmingly residential, and the built environment is car-dependent. A lack of rail service since the mid-1960s means residents rely on cars or buses to reach New York City and other employment hubs. The community is well-educated, with a high proportion of adults holding bachelor’s degrees or higher. The school’s very low rate of economic disadvantage fits this profile; the student population is largely from families with substantial financial resources.
The district recently made a significant programmatic change. In late 2024, a referendum to fund full-day kindergarten and related construction failed by a narrow margin. Despite that, the school board voted to implement full-day kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year, though without the planned construction funding. This is a major shift for families with young children and may affect the kindergarten experience at Abraham Lincoln Elementary. The lack of construction funding could mean space constraints or temporary setups, so a parent enrolling a kindergartner may want to understand how the school plans to accommodate the expanded program.
The school does not have a charter or magnet designation, and Title I status was not reported. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the most recent release, so a parent with a child in those populations should reach out directly to the school to understand the support services available. The school’s academic profile is strong, particularly in math and reading, and the community context is one of affluence and stability. For a family that values a suburban, low-density setting with high-performing elementary schools and can navigate the high housing costs, this school is a straightforward fit. The kindergarten transition is the most notable near-term change to watch.
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