For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,909 students in Rahway, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 18 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Rahway, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Rahway, NJ are Madison Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rahway, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Rahway have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rahway, NJ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
944 Madison Avenue
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1070
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1070
Grades: PK-6
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
811 St George Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1060
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1060
Grades: PK-6
| 560 students
Rank: #33.
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1157 Kline Place
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1025
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1025
Grades: 7-8
| 719 students
Rank: #44.
Rahway High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Madison Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1090
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1090
Grades: 9-12
| 1,165 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1809 St Georges Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1050
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1050
Grades: PK-6
| 622 students
Rank: #66.
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
486 E Milton Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1040
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1040
Grades: PK-6
| 495 students
Rahway, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East Jersey State Prison High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Us Rte 1 At Rahway Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 499-5021
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 499-5021
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rahway, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Rahway, NJ include Madison Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy.
How many public schools are located in Rahway, NJ?
6 public schools are located in Rahway, NJ.
What percentage of students in Rahway, NJ go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Rahway, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rahway, NJ?
Rahway, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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