For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,791 students in Metuchen, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Metuchen, NJ are Edgar Middle School, Campbell Elementary School and Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Metuchen, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Metuchen have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Metuchen, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgar Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
49 Brunswick Avenue
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8770
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8770
Grades: 5-8
| 769 students
Rank: #22.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Durham Avenue
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8777
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8777
Grades: 1-4
| 678 students
Rank: #33.
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 Maryknoll Road
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 596-4147
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 596-4147
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Metuchen, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Metuchen, NJ include Edgar Middle School, Campbell Elementary School and Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Metuchen?
3 public elementary schools are located in Metuchen.
What is the racial composition of students in Metuchen?
Metuchen public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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