For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,388 students in Matawan, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Matawan, 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.
Matawan, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Matawan have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Matawan, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Strathmore Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
282 Church Street
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5900
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5900
Grades: PK-3
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Ravine Drive Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
170 Ravine Drive
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5800
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5800
Grades: PK-3
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Lloyd Road Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Lloyd Road
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5700
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5700
Grades: 4-5
| 528 students
Matawan, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 Route 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 360-4552
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 360-4552
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Matawan, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Matawan, NJ include Strathmore Elementary School, Ravine Drive Elementary School and Lloyd Road Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Matawan?
3 public elementary schools are located in Matawan.
What is the racial composition of students in Matawan?
Matawan public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Matawan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Matawan include: Strathmore Elementary School vs. Ravine Drive Elementary School, Ravine Drive Elementary School vs. Strathmore Elementary School
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