For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,116 students in the neighborhood of Twin Rivers, Hightstown, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Twin Rivers are Ethel Mcknight Elementary School and Perry L. Drew Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Twin Rivers, Hightstown, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% 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 the neighborhood of Twin Rivers, Hightstown, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
58 Twin Rivers Dr South
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7800
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7800
Gr: K-2 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Perry L. Drew Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Twin Rivers Drive North
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7820
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7820
Gr: 3-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Twin Rivers, Hightstown, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Twin Rivers, Hightstown, NJ include Ethel Mcknight Elementary School and Perry L. Drew Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Twin Rivers, Hightstown?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Twin Rivers, Hightstown.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Twin Rivers, Hightstown?
the neighborhood of Twin Rivers, Hightstown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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