For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 416 students in Garwood, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 107 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Garwood, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in Garwood, NJ is Lincoln. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garwood, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Garwood have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Garwood, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Second Avenue
Garwood, NJ 07027
(908) 789-0331
Garwood, NJ 07027
(908) 789-0331
Gr: K-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
500 East Street
Garwood, NJ 07027
(908) 789-0331
Garwood, NJ 07027
(908) 789-0331
Gr: PK | 44 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Garwood, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Garwood, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Garwood, NJ include Lincoln.
How many public schools are located in Garwood?
2 public schools are located in Garwood.
What percentage of students in Garwood go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Garwood are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Garwood?
Garwood public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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