For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 350 students in Garwood, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Garwood have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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 elementary schools in Garwood, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Garwood, NJ include Lincoln.
How many public elementary schools are located in Garwood?
1 public elementary schools are located in Garwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Garwood?
Garwood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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