For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,744 students in Eatontown, NJ (there are , serving 1,289 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Eatontown, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Eatontown, NJ are Swimming River School, Margaret L Vetter and Tinton Falls Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eatontown, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Eatontown have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Eatontown, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swimming River School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 Hance Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 460-2416
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 460-2416
Grades: 3-5
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Margaret L Vetter
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3 Grant Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4644
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-4644
Grades: 5-6
| 222 students
Rank: #33.
Tinton Falls Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
674 Tinton Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-0775
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-0775
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
Mahala F. Atchison School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
961 Sycamore Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-2500
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-2500
Grades: PK-2
| 479 students
Rank: #55.
Woodmere
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Raleigh Court
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-3388
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-3388
Grades: 2-4
| 323 students
Rank: #66.
Meadowbrook
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Wyckoff Road
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-2777
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-2777
Grades: PK-1
| 235 students
Rank: #77.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7 Grant Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5013
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5013
Grades: 7-8
| 178 students
Rank: #88.
Monmouth Regional High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
One Norman J Field Way
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-1170
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-1170
Grades: 9-12
| 923 students
Rank: #99.
College Achieve Paterson Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Market Street
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(862) 257-1423
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(862) 257-1423
Grades: K-12
| 1,499 students
Eatontown, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Class Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
537 Tinton Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5455
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5455
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Kiva High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
537 Tinton Avenue
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5455
Eatontown, NJ 07724
(732) 542-5455
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Eatontown, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Eatontown, NJ include Swimming River School, Margaret L Vetter and Tinton Falls Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Eatontown?
9 public schools are located in Eatontown.
What percentage of students in Eatontown go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Eatontown are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Eatontown?
Eatontown public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Eatontown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Eatontown include: Margaret L Vetter vs. Woodmere, Meadowbrook vs. Woodmere, Woodmere vs. Meadowbrook
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