For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,073 students in Dunellen, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 30 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Dunellen, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Dunellen, NJ are Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School, Green Brook Middle School and John P. Faber Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunellen, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Dunellen have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dunellen, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 Andrew Street
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 968-1052
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 968-1052
Grades: PK-4
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Green Brook Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
132 Jefferson Avenue
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 968-1051
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 968-1051
Grades: 5-8
| 321 students
Rank: #33.
John P. Faber Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 High Street
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Dunellen Avenue
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #55.
Dunellen High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 First Street
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 400-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dunellen, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Dunellen, NJ include Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School, Green Brook Middle School and John P. Faber Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dunellen?
5 public schools are located in Dunellen.
What percentage of students in Dunellen go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Dunellen are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dunellen?
Dunellen public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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