Stony Lane Elementary School
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Student body and teachers on lawn

Our School

Whether you’re a brand new kindergartner or a teacher with decades of experience, the education never stops here at Stony. Our teachers are involved in state-of-the-art professional development both in and out of the classroom, and they take pride in reinventing themselves as educators. We may be small, but our student-driven instruction and innovative tools and resources make way for a big future for our students.

Our Mission

The mission of Paramus Public Schools is to develop all students as open-minded, lifelong learners who pursue their dreams and add value to the world.

Our Curriculum

At Stony Lane, we know that nobody knows your child better than you. It’s for this reason that we believe parents, whose daily guidance supports school learning, are equal partners in our educational relationship. Effective communication between home and school provides opportunities for parents to familiarize themselves with school lessons and teaching methods. Here are a just a few of our educational amenities:

  • Reading and writing workshops
  • Technology in the classroom
  • Numeracy, problem-solving, and computational skills
  • Hands-on science and social studies instruction 
  • Fine arts appreciation
  • Special education
  • Professional development in balanced literacy

Our School Culture

The bedrock of Stony Lane is our reflective practice of steady progress. Consistent improvement is part of who we are. Our culture:

  • Shares a common vision
  • Has high academic expectations
  • Recognizes the importance of the integration of learning
  • Values differences and a differentiated approach to learning
  • Looks at itself using qualitative and quantitative data