For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 650 students in Great Meadows, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Great Meadows, NJ are Central Elementary School and Great Meadows Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Great Meadows, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Great Meadows have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Great Meadows, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
281 Route 46
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
(908) 637-4041
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
(908) 637-4041
Grades: PK-3
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Great Meadows Regional Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
273 Route 46
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
(908) 637-4349
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
(908) 637-4349
Grades: 4-8
| 349 students
Great Meadows, New Jersey 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
334 Mountain Lake Road
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
(908) 637-4115
Great Meadows, NJ 07838
(908) 637-4115
Grades: 3-5
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Great Meadows, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Great Meadows, NJ include Central Elementary School and Great Meadows Regional Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Great Meadows?
2 public elementary schools are located in Great Meadows.
What is the racial composition of students in Great Meadows?
Great Meadows public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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