For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,905 students in Lawrence Township, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence Township, NJ are Lawrenceville Elementary School, Eldridge Park School and Ben Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence Township, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lawrence Township have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lawrence Township, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrenceville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Craven Lane
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5570
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5570
Grades: PK-3
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Eldridge Park School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
55 Lawn Park Ave
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5560
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5560
Grades: PK-3
| 211 students
Rank: #33.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2939 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5540
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5540
Grades: PK-3
| 349 students
Rank: #44.
Slackwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2060 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5580
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5580
Grades: K-3
| 246 students
Rank: #55.
Lawrence Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
66 Eggerts Crossing Road
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5530
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5530
Grades: 4-6
| 801 students
Lawrence Township, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10 Stonicker Dr
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 530-0399
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 530-0399
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence Township, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence Township, NJ include Lawrenceville Elementary School, Eldridge Park School and Ben Franklin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lawrence Township?
5 public elementary schools are located in Lawrence Township.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence Township?
Lawrence Township public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lawrence Township are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lawrence Township include: Eldridge Park School vs. Lawrenceville Elementary School, Slackwood Elementary School vs. Lawrenceville Elementary School, Ben Franklin Elementary School vs. Lawrenceville Elementary School
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