For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 425 students in Sewaren, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 16 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Sewaren, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in Sewaren, NJ is Matthew Jago Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sewaren, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Sewaren have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sewaren, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matthew Jago Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
99 Central Avenue
Sewaren, NJ 07077
(732) 602-8428
Sewaren, NJ 07077
(732) 602-8428
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sewaren, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Sewaren, NJ include Matthew Jago Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sewaren?
1 public schools are located in Sewaren.
What percentage of students in Sewaren go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Sewaren are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sewaren?
Sewaren public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
What Makes an Elementary School Feel Supportive?
Discover what makes one elementary school more supportive than another, from teacher relationships and family communication to classroom attention, belonging, student services, leadership, routines, and responsive academic support systems.
Second School Tour: Questions Parents Forget to Ask
A second school tour can reveal what families miss initially. Learn which questions to ask about teachers, support, schedules, safety, communication, programs, and everyday student life before enrolling.
Attendance Policies Are Changing: Parent Guide 2026
Attendance policies are changing across public schools. Learn what parents should examine about absences, tardiness, interventions, flexibility, communication, and student support before choosing a school for their child today.