For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,056 students in Monroe Township, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monroe Township, NJ are Applegarth Elementary School, Oak Tree Elementary School and Monroe Township Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe Township, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monroe Township have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Monroe Township, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Applegarth Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
227 Applegarth Rd
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(609) 655-0604
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(609) 655-0604
Grades: 4-5
| 442 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Tree Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
226 Applegarth Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(609) 655-7642
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(609) 655-7642
Grades: PK-3
| 588 students
Rank: #33.
Monroe Township Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1629 Perrineville Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-6042
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-6042
Grades: 6-8
| 1,704 students
Rank: #44.
Woodland School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42 Harrison Ave
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 251-1177
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 251-1177
Grades: 4-5
| 252 students
Rank: #55.
Mill Lake
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Monmouth Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 251-5336
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 251-5336
Grades: PK-3
| 479 students
Rank: #66.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
370 Buckelew Avenue
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-1101
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-1101
Grades: 3-5
| 406 students
Rank: #77.
Grace M. Breckwedel Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13 Augusta St
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-0303
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-0303
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
Rank: #88.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28 Front Street
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-0400
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: n/an/a
Academy Learning Center
Special Education School
145 Pergola Avenue
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 605-9100
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 605-9100
Grades: PK-12
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
358 Buckelew Avenue
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-1000
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732) 521-1000
Grades: PK-2
| 366 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Monroe Township, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monroe Township, NJ include Applegarth Elementary School, Oak Tree Elementary School and Monroe Township Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Monroe Township?
10 public elementary schools are located in Monroe Township.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe Township?
Monroe Township public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Monroe Township are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Monroe Township include: Woodland School vs. Brookside Elementary School, Mill Lake vs. Barclay Brook School, Brookside Elementary School vs. Woodland School
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