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Lynn Crest Elementary School

98 Ira Avenue
Colonia, NJ 07067
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lynn Crest Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lynn Crest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Lynn Crest Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1959

School Rankings

Lynn Crest Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lynn Crest Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#428 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
65-69%
38%
60-64%
49%
40-49%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
10%
Hispanic
22%
34%
Black
7%
15%
White
44%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lynn Crest Elementary School's ranking?
Lynn Crest Elementary School is ranked #428 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lynn Crest Elementary School often compared to?
Lynn Crest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Claremont Avenue Elementary School, Kennedy Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lynn Crest Elementary School?
289 students attend Lynn Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Lynn Crest Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lynn Crest Elementary School?
Lynn Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lynn Crest Elementary School offer ?
Lynn Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lynn Crest Elementary School part of?
Lynn Crest Elementary School is part of Woodbridge Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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