For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 919 students in Rumson, NJ. The top ranked public elementary schools in Rumson, NJ are Forrestdale School and Deane-porter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rumson, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rumson, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rumson, NJ include Forrestdale School and Deane-porter Elementary School. Rumson has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rumson?
2 public elementary schools are located in Rumson.
What is the racial composition of students in Rumson?
Rumson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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