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Best Schools in Matawan, NJ
Matawan, NJ has 15 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 12,490 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Matawan exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Matawan, NJ
The top high schools in Matawan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marlboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freehold Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1816 Students
2. Old Bridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Old Bridge Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2707 Students
3. Matawan Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matawan-aberdeen Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1146 Students
Best Middle Schools in Matawan, NJ
The top middle schools in Matawan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marlboro Memorial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlboro Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
2. Jonas Salk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Old Bridge Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 903 Students
3. Matawan-aberdeen Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matawan-aberdeen Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 847 Students
4. Carl Sandburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Old Bridge Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 981 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Matawan, NJ
The top elementary schools in Matawan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frank Defino Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlboro Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 526 Students
2. Ravine Drive Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matawan-aberdeen Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 373 Students
3. Strathmore Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matawan-aberdeen Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 510 Students
4. Lloyd Road Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matawan-aberdeen Regional School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 532 Students
5. James A. Mcdivitt Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Old Bridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 532 Students
6. Memorial Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Old Bridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 417 Students
7. Cliffwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matawan-aberdeen Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 360 Students
8. Goddard School Of Old Bridge
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Projected Test Scores
Goddard School Of Old Bridge • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 85 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Matawan, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Matawan, NJ has a total population of 23,476 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Matawan, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Matawan, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Matawan, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Matawan, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Matawan, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Matawan, NJ
How many schools are in Matawan, NJ?
Matawan, NJ has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 12,490 students in total.
How do schools in Matawan perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Matawan score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Matawan exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Matawan?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Matawan
2 of 3 schools in Matawan carry a SchoolGrade (1 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
B: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Matawan. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.