East Brunswick Township School District

760 Route 18
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

East Brunswick Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,938 students in East Brunswick Township School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public pre schools in New Jersey.
Public Preschools in East Brunswick Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
11 Schools
926 Schools
# Students
8,096 Students
368,724 Students
# Teachers
725 Teachers
33,535 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Brunswick Township School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#136 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

57%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

67%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

41%
23%
96%
90.5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
12.5%
16.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.71

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
33%
8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
15%
37%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
6%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
42%
36%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,583 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,070 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$240 MM
$42,853 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$243 MM
$42,028 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$29,583
$31,633

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$30,070
$31,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best East Brunswick Township School District Public Preschools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
371 Cranbury Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6820
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Brook Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
48 Sullivan Way
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6870
Gr: PK-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Frost Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
65 Frost Avenue
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6850
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Irwin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
71 Racetrack Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6840
Gr: PK-4 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Bowne-munro Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
120 Main Street
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6810
Gr: PK-4 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Chittick Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5 Flagler Street
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6830
Gr: PK-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Recent Articles

Can Your Child Get Into School Clubs and Activities?
Can Your Child Get Into School Clubs and Activities?
Discover whether your child can access advertised school clubs and activities, including enrollment limits, tryouts, fees, transportation, scheduling conflicts, and essential questions parents should ask before choosing schools today.
Who Supervises Students When Their Teacher Is Out?
Who Supervises Students When Their Teacher Is Out?
Discover who supervises students when regular teachers are absent, how schools arrange classroom coverage, what qualifications substitutes need, and which questions parents should ask about safety and learning continuity.
When the School Nurse Isn't There: Parent Guide
When the School Nurse Isn't There: Parent Guide
Learn what happens when school nurses are absent, how public schools handle medications and emergencies, and which essential questions parents should ask to protect their children's health and safety daily.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,096 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in NJ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Quick Links