Our School
Parkway Elementary school is part of the Paramus Public School District. We are located in the Borough of Paramus in Bergen County, New Jersey. Prior to becoming a shopping mecca, Paramus was a farming community. The first school was built in 1726 and educated children of all backgrounds in the area. Today, we focus on educating the children of our community in a bright, playful, and caring environment.
Our Mission
To develop all students as open-minded, lifelong learners, who pursue their dreams and add value to the world.
What We Offer
To accomplish our mission, we offer many enriching activities and programs in which your child may participate. We encourage you to contact your child’s teacher to learn more about getting involved in school activities. Opportunities include:
- Prekindergarten
- Champions Before- and After-School Care
- Student Council
- ESL
- Reading support
- Enrichment
- School plays
- Band/Orchestra
- Morning Intramural Program
What Makes Us Great?
Our students, of course! Parkway was one of the first schools in Bergen County to receive the Presidential Award for Educational Excellence, and our kindergarten program won the “Best Practices” award from the New Jersey Department of Education. We encourage our students to learn through play. We provide a safe and nurturing environment that encourages kindness and compassion. Learning is fun at Parkway Elementary! We also provide:
- A committed staff and highly qualified teachers
- A recently granted Living Lab, outdoor classroom, and a fitness and wellbeing program
- An active PTA
- A supportive community
- An outstanding technology program
- A curriculum that encourages critical thinking skills