For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 558 students in Waretown, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waretown, NJ are Frederic A. Priff Elementary School and Waretown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waretown, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waretown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Waretown, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frederic A. Priff Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
139 Wells Mill Road
Waretown, NJ 08758
(609) 693-3131
Waretown, NJ 08758
(609) 693-3131
Gr: 3-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Waretown Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
64 Railroad Avenue
Waretown, NJ 08758
(609) 693-3131
Waretown, NJ 08758
(609) 693-3131
Gr: PK-2 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Waretown, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Waretown, NJ include Frederic A. Priff Elementary School and Waretown Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waretown?
2 public elementary schools are located in Waretown.
What is the racial composition of students in Waretown?
Waretown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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