Top Rankings
Rahway Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,935 students in Rahway Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Rahway Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
3,935 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
326 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Rahway Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#564 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
23%
Graduation Rate
73%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
# American Indian Students
13 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
107 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,754 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
33%
# Black Students
1,365 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
35%
15%
# White Students
546 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
14%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
142 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
210
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
263
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
253
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
255
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
236
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
269
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
245
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
288
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
272
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
279
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
317
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
335
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
284
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
255
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
174
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,386 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,323 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$88 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,386
$27,145
Spending / Student
$22,323
$26,033
Best Rahway Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
944 Madison Avenue
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1070
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1070
Grades: PK-6
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1809 St Georges Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1050
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1050
Grades: PK-6
| 627 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
811 St George Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1060
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1060
Grades: PK-6
| 573 students
Rank: #44.
Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1157 Kline Place
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1025
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1025
Grades: 7-8
| 675 students
Rank: #55.
Grover Cleveland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
486 E Milton Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1040
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1040
Grades: PK-6
| 469 students
Rank: #66.
Rahway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Madison Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1090
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 396-1090
Grades: 9-12
| 1,204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rahway Public School District?
Rahway Public School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,935 students.
What is the rank of Rahway Public School District?
Rahway Public School District is ranked #569 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rahway Public School District?
44% of Rahway Public School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rahway Public School District?
Rahway Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Rahway Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,323 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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