For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,434 students in Kenilworth, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 422 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Kenilworth, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Kenilworth, NJ are Warren G. Harding Elementary School and David Brearley Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenilworth, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Kenilworth have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kenilworth, NJ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warren G. Harding Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 Boulevard
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
(908) 276-5936
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
(908) 276-5936
Gr: PK-6 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
David Brearley Middle/high School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Monroe Avenue
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
(908) 931-9696
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
(908) 931-9696
Gr: 7-12 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Kenilworth, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Devel L C-kenilworth (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Harding School
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
(908) 497-0355
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
(908) 497-0355
Gr: Inquire with school | 30 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kenilworth, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Kenilworth, NJ include Warren G. Harding Elementary School and David Brearley Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in Kenilworth?
2 public schools are located in Kenilworth.
What percentage of students in Kenilworth go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Kenilworth are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kenilworth?
Kenilworth public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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