For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,192 students in Washington, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Washington, NJ are Brass Castle School, Port Colden School and Franklin Township School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington, 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 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Washington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Washington, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brass Castle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16 Castle Street
Washington, NJ 07882
(908) 689-1188
Washington, NJ 07882
(908) 689-1188
Grades: 4-6
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Port Colden School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Port Colden Road
Washington, NJ 07882
(908) 689-0681
Washington, NJ 07882
(908) 689-0681
Grades: 1-3
| 158 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Township School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52 Asbury Broadway Road
Washington, NJ 07882
(908) 689-2958
Washington, NJ 07882
(908) 689-2958
Grades: PK-6
| 215 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 West Stewart Street
Washington, NJ 07882
(908) 689-0241
Washington, NJ 07882
(908) 689-0241
Grades: 2-6
| 345 students
Rank: n/an/a
16 24 Taylor Street
Washington, NJ 07882
(908) 689-0091
Washington, NJ 07882
(908) 689-0091
Grades: PK-1
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Washington, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Washington, NJ include Brass Castle School, Port Colden School and Franklin Township School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Washington?
5 public elementary schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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