For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 453 students in Shrewsbury, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 324 private students). 58% of all K-12 students in Shrewsbury, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in Shrewsbury, NJ is Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shrewsbury, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Shrewsbury have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shrewsbury, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20 Obre Place
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
(732) 747-0882
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
(732) 747-0882
Gr: PK-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Shrewsbury, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Shrewsbury, NJ include Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shrewsbury?
1 public schools are located in Shrewsbury.
What percentage of students in Shrewsbury go to public school?
58% of all K-12 students in Shrewsbury are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shrewsbury?
Shrewsbury public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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