For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,633 students in 07747, NJ (there are 6 private schools, serving 516 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 07747, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 07747, NJ are Strathmore Elementary School, Ravine Drive Elementary School and Lloyd Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07747 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07747, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07747, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Strathmore Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
282 Church Street
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5900
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5900
Gr: PK-3 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Ravine Drive Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
170 Ravine Drive
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5800
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5800
Gr: PK-3 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Lloyd Road Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Lloyd Road
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5700
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5700
Gr: 4-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Matawan Regional High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Atlantic Avenue
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5200
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Old Bridge High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4209 Route 516
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 290-3900
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 290-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,659 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
One Crest Way
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-4000
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-4000
Gr: PK-K | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
111 Highway 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 525-5200
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 525-5200
Gr: PK | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
07747, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
111 Route 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 360-4552
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 360-4552
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 07747, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 07747, NJ include Strathmore Elementary School, Ravine Drive Elementary School and Lloyd Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07747?
7 public schools are located in 07747.
What percentage of students in 07747 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 07747 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07747?
07747 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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