For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,397 students in Avenel, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Avenel, NJ are Woodbine Avenue Elementary School, Avenel Street Elementary School and Avenel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avenel, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Avenel have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Avenel, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodbine Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Woodbine Avenue
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 602-8523
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 602-8523
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Avenel Street Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Avenel Street
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 602-8504
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 602-8504
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
Avenel Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Woodbine Avenue
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 596-4210
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 596-4210
Grades: 6-8
| 559 students
Avenel, New Jersey 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Woodbridge Child Diagnostic Treatment Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15 Paddock St
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 499-5061
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 499-5061
Grades: 9-10
| 7 students
Woodbridge Developmental Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1277 Rahway Ave
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 499-5956
Avenel, NJ 07001
(732) 499-5956
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Avenel, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Avenel, NJ include Woodbine Avenue Elementary School, Avenel Street Elementary School and Avenel Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Avenel?
3 public elementary schools are located in Avenel.
What is the racial composition of students in Avenel?
Avenel public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Avenel are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Avenel include: Avenel Street Elementary School vs. Woodbine Avenue Elementary School, Woodbine Avenue Elementary School vs. Avenel Street Elementary School
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