For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,433 students in 07001, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07001, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07001 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07001, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07001, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
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%
07001, 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 elementary schools in 07001, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 07001, NJ include Woodbine Avenue Elementary School, Avenel Street Elementary School and Avenel Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07001?
3 public elementary schools are located in 07001.
What is the racial composition of students in 07001?
07001 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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