For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,090 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 Franklin Elementary School, Grover Cleveland 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 18% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07065, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1809 St Georges Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1050
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1050
Gr: PK-6 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
486 E Milton Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1040
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1040
Gr: PK-6 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
811 St George Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1060
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1060
Gr: PK-6 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
944 Madison Avenue
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1070
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1070
Gr: PK-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1157 Kline Place
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1025
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1025
Gr: 7-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
07065, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 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 Franklin Elementary School, Grover Cleveland 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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