For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,659 students in Metuchen, NJ (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,571 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in Metuchen, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Metuchen, NJ are Metuchen High School, Edgar Middle School and Campbell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Metuchen, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Metuchen have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Metuchen, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metuchen High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Grove Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8744
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8744
Gr: 9-12 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Edgar Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
49 Brunswick Avenue
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8770
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8770
Gr: 5-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Durham Avenue
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8777
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8777
Gr: 1-4 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 Maryknoll Road
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 596-4147
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 596-4147
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
16 Simpson Place
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8700
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8700
Gr: PK-K | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Metuchen, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Metuchen, NJ include Metuchen High School, Edgar Middle School and Campbell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Metuchen?
5 public schools are located in Metuchen.
What percentage of students in Metuchen go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in Metuchen are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Metuchen?
Metuchen public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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