For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,677 students in Matawan, NJ (there are , serving 632 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Matawan, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Matawan, NJ are Strathmore Elementary School, Ravine Drive Elementary School and Lloyd Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matawan, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Matawan have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Matawan, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Strathmore Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
282 Church Street
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5900
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5900
Grades: PK-3
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Ravine Drive Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
170 Ravine Drive
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5800
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5800
Grades: PK-3
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Lloyd Road Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Lloyd Road
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5700
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5700
Grades: 4-5
| 528 students
Rank: #44.
Matawan Regional High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 Atlantic Avenue
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5200
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,154 students
Rank: #55.
Old Bridge High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4209 Route 516
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 290-3900
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 290-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,637 students
Rank: n/an/a
One Crest Way
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-4000
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 705-4000
Grades: PK-K
| 266 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 Highway 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 525-5200
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 525-5200
Grades: PK
| 232 students
Matawan, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 Route 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 360-4552
Matawan, NJ 07747
(732) 360-4552
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Matawan, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Matawan, NJ include Strathmore Elementary School, Ravine Drive Elementary School and Lloyd Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Matawan?
7 public schools are located in Matawan.
What percentage of students in Matawan go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Matawan are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Matawan?
Matawan public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Matawan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Matawan include: Strathmore Elementary School vs. Ravine Drive Elementary School, Ravine Drive Elementary School vs. Strathmore Elementary School
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