For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,768 students in Rumson, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 646 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Rumson, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%). Rumson has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
The top ranked public schools in Rumson, NJ are Forrestdale School, Deane-porter Elementary School and Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rumson, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Rumson have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rumson, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forrestdale School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 Forrest Avenue
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0383
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0383
Grades: 4-8
| 525 students
Rank: #22.
Deane-porter Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Blackpoint Road
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0330
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0330
Grades: PK-3
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
74 Ridge Road
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-1597
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-1597
Grades: 9-12
| 849 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rumson, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Rumson, NJ include Forrestdale School, Deane-porter Elementary School and Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School. Rumson has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public schools are located in Rumson?
3 public schools are located in Rumson.
What percentage of students in Rumson go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Rumson are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rumson?
Rumson public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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