For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,996 students in Eatontown, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Eatontown, NJ are Margaret L Vetter, Swimming River School and Mahala F. Atchison School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eatontown, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Eatontown have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Eatontown, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Margaret L Vetter
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3 Grant Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4644
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4644
Gr: 4-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Swimming River School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 Hance Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 460-2416
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 460-2416
Gr: 3-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Mahala F. Atchison School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
961 Sycamore Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-2500
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-2500
Gr: PK-2 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Tinton Falls Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
674 Tinton Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-0775
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-0775
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Woodmere
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Raleigh Court
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-3388
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-3388
Gr: 2-3 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Meadowbrook
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Wyckoff Road
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-2777
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-2777
Gr: PK-1 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7 Grant Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5013
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5013
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
College Achieve Paterson Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21 Market Street
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(862) 257-1423
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(862) 257-1423
Gr: K-12 | 1,688 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Eatontown, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Class Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
537 Tinton Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5455
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5455
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Kiva High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
537 Tinton Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5455
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5455
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Eatontown, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Eatontown, NJ include Margaret L Vetter, Swimming River School and Mahala F. Atchison School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Eatontown?
8 public elementary schools are located in Eatontown.
What is the racial composition of students in Eatontown?
Eatontown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Eatontown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Eatontown include: Margaret L Vetter vs. Woodmere, Meadowbrook vs. Woodmere, Woodmere vs. Meadowbrook
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