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Great Meadows Regional School District

281 Route 46
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 650 students in Great Meadows Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Great Meadows Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
650 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Great Meadows Regional School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#281 out of 648 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
38%
53%
49%
15-19%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
11%
% Hispanic
15%
34%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
77%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $35,586 is higher than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,714 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,586
$26,937
Spending / Student
$32,714
$25,834

Best Great Meadows Regional School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
281 Route 46
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
(908) 637-4041
Gr: PK-3 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Great Meadows Regional Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
273 Route 46
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
(908) 637-4349
Gr: 4-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Great Meadows Regional School District?
Great Meadows Regional School District manages 2 public schools serving 650 students.
What is the rank of Great Meadows Regional School District?
Great Meadows Regional School District is ranked #276 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Great Meadows Regional School District?
77% of Great Meadows Regional School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Great Meadows Regional School District?
Great Meadows Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Great Meadows Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,714 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 650 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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