Best Linwood Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,951 students in Linwood, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 214 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Linwood, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Linwood, NJ are Belhaven Middle School, Seaview Elementary School and Mainland Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linwood, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Linwood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Linwood, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belhaven Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
51 Belhaven Avenue
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 926-6700
Gr: 5-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Seaview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2015 Wabash Ave
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 926-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Mainland Regional High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Oak Avenue
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 927-4151
Gr: 9-12 | 1,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Linwood, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Linwood, NJ include Belhaven Middle School, Seaview Elementary School and Mainland Regional High School.
How many public schools are located in Linwood?
3 public schools are located in Linwood.
What percentage of students in Linwood go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Linwood are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Linwood?
Linwood public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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