For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 350 students in Garwood, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 107 private students). 77% 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 school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Garwood have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Garwood, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Second Avenue
Garwood, NJ 07027
(908) 789-0331
Garwood, NJ 07027
(908) 789-0331
Grades: PK-8
| 350 students
Garwood, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 East St
Garwood, NJ 07027
(908) 789-0165
Garwood, NJ 07027
(908) 789-0165
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
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?
1 public schools are located in Garwood.
What percentage of students in Garwood go to public school?
77% 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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