For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,110 students in Howell, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Howell, NJ are Greenville Elementary School, Land O'pines Elementary School and Ramtown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howell, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Howell have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Howell, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Ramtown Greenville Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 202-1745
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 202-1745
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Land O'pines Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81 Windeler Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2489
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2489
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Ramtown Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
216 Ramtown -greenville Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2493
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2493
Gr: K-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Howell Township Middle School South
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 Ramtown-greenville Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 836-1327
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 836-1327
Gr: 6-8 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Taunton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41 Taunton Drive
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2497
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2497
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Aldrich Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Aldrich Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2483
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2483
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Howell, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
115 Kent Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2495
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2495
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Howell, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Howell, NJ include Greenville Elementary School, Land O'pines Elementary School and Ramtown Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Howell?
6 public elementary schools are located in Howell.
What is the racial composition of students in Howell?
Howell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Howell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Howell include: Taunton Elementary School vs. Land O'pines Elementary School, Land O'pines Elementary School vs. Taunton Elementary School
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