For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,433 students in Avenel, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in Avenel, NJ are Woodbine Avenue Elementary School, Avenel Street Elementary School and Avenel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avenel, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Avenel have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Avenel, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodbine Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Woodbine Avenue
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 602-8523
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 602-8523
Gr: K-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Avenel Street Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Avenel Street
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 602-8504
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 602-8504
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Avenel Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Woodbine Avenue
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 596-4210
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 596-4210
Gr: 6-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Adult Diagnostic And Treatment Center
Alternative School
8 Production Way
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 574-2250
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 574-2250
Avenel, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Woodbridge Child Diagnostic Treatment Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15 Paddock St
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 499-5061
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 499-5061
Gr: 9-10 | 7 students
Woodbridge Developmental Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1277 Rahway Ave
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 499-5956
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 499-5956
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Avenel, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Avenel, NJ include Woodbine Avenue Elementary School, Avenel Street Elementary School and Avenel Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Avenel?
4 public schools are located in Avenel.
What is the racial composition of students in Avenel?
Avenel public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Avenel are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Avenel include: Avenel Street Elementary School vs. Woodbine Avenue Elementary School, Woodbine Avenue Elementary School vs. Avenel Street Elementary School
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