Best Public Schools in Matawan, NJ

The city of Matawan, New Jersey is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools (Ravine Drive Elementary School and Cheesequake School) and 1 high school (Old Bridge High School). These schools serve students across the Old Bridge Township School District, the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District, and the Sayreville School District.

Among the standout schools, Old Bridge High School stands out with its large student enrollment of 2,637 and a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 91.3%. However, the school's performance on state assessments is mixed, with strong proficiency in Algebra II but lower proficiency in Science and Mathematics. In contrast, Ravine Drive Elementary School has shown strong performance on state English Language Arts assessments, with 64.6% of 3rd graders proficient or better, though its Mathematics performance is more in line with district and state averages.

The data also reveals some interesting differences among the schools. Cheesequake School has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (40.52%) compared to the other schools (21.05% for Old Bridge High School and 19.3% for Ravine Drive Elementary School), suggesting potential socioeconomic differences among the student populations. Additionally, Cheesequake School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.0, compared to 13.4 at Old Bridge High School and 12.5 at Ravine Drive Elementary School.