For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,057 students in 07065, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 156 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 07065, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07065, NJ are Madison Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07065 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07065, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07065, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
944 Madison Avenue
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1070
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1070
Grades: PK-6
| 386 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1809 St Georges Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1050
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1050
Grades: PK-6
| 636 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
811 St George Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1060
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1060
Grades: PK-6
| 581 students
Rank: #44.
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1157 Kline Place
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1025
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1025
Grades: 7-8
| 714 students
Rank: #55.
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
486 E Milton Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1040
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1040
Grades: PK-6
| 470 students
Rank: #66.
Rahway High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Madison Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1090
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1090
Grades: 9-12
| 1,270 students
07065, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East Jersey State Prison High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Us Rte 1 At Rahway Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 499-5021
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 499-5021
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07065, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07065, NJ include Madison Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07065?
6 public schools are located in 07065.
What percentage of students in 07065 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 07065 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07065?
07065 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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