Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 2.2 square miles in Shrewsbury, NJ. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 1.4 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School's student population of 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
5%
35%
Black
n/a
14%
White
87%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School's ranking?
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School is ranked #206 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School often compared to?
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Point Road School, Markham Place School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School?
439 students attend Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School?
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School offer ?
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School part of?
Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School is part of Shrewsbury Borough School District.
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