Best Schools in East Brunswick, New Jersey
18 schools · 13 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in East Brunswick?
Use this page to compare every school in East Brunswick by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Bowne-munro Elementary School
Elementary · East Brunswick Township School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Frost Elementary School
Elementary · East Brunswick Township School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Irwin Elementary School
Elementary · East Brunswick Township School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in East Brunswick for 2026 are Bowne-munro Elementary School (9.3/10), Frost Elementary School (9.1/10), and Irwin Elementary School (8.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 16 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
18
13 public · 5 private
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$502,600
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
18
13 public · 5 private
Avg Score
6.7
out of 10
Median Home
$502,600
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 9.1/10 despite 10% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among East Brunswick schools.
Top-Rated Schools in East Brunswick
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (16 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowne-munro Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Frost Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Irwin Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Chittick Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | East Brunswick Magnet School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Central Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Lawrence Brook Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Hatikvah International Academy Charter School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Memorial Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.7/10
- Median household income
- $141,731
- Median home value
- $502,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58%
- Avg commute
- 38 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 81%
25% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How East Brunswick compares
New Jersey rank
#130 of 344
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.3
above New Jersey avg (6.4)
Median household income
$142k
120% of New Jersey median
Schools in this city
16
About Schools in East Brunswick, New Jersey
East Brunswick's public school system spans 13 ranked schools with a district average of 7.3 out of 10. That average signals consistent delivery: 62 percent of schools — 8 of 13 — score 7 or higher, meaning most families in the township land in above-average territory regardless of which attendance zone they draw.
Elementary education is where East Brunswick's strengths are most visible. Irwin Elementary School leads the district at 8.9 out of 10, the top score across all 13 ranked schools. Bowne-Munro Elementary (8.0) and Warnsdorfer Elementary (7.5) both clear the 7-point mark, giving families solid choices across the elementary tier. Hatikvah International Academy Charter School, an elementary charter, scores 7.8 and adds a choice option for families outside the traditional district assignment system.
The middle school picture holds up just as well. Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School, which serves upper-elementary and middle grades, scores 8.6 — second in the district behind only Irwin. That continuity between the two highest-scoring schools in the same feeder sequence is a meaningful advantage for parents thinking through the full elementary-to-middle arc. A strong start at Irwin feeds directly into a strong continuation at Hammarskjold.
For parents making a final call, East Brunswick is a district where the floor is high and the ceiling is higher. With 8 schools above 7.0 and a 7.3 district average, most addresses here deliver solid results. Families who want to optimize should map their address to the Irwin-Hammarskjold corridor — together, those schools rank first and second districtwide. Hatikvah offers a credible charter path at 7.8 for families who prefer an alternative setting. Five schools do fall below the 7-point mark, so anyone near an attendance-zone boundary should confirm their specific assignment before committing to a move.
Elementary Schools
13 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 187 students · Pre-K–4th | 9.3 | ||
| 2 | 391 students · Pre-K–4th | 9.1 | ||
| 3 | 311 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.6 | ||
| 4 | 353 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.4 | ||
| 5 | 351 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.8 | ||
| 6 | 361 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.7 | ||
| 7 | 637 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.2 | ||
| 8 | 409 students · Kindergarten–4th | 6.2 | ||
| 9 | 339 students · Kindergarten–4th | 6.0 | ||
| Private Schools 4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Yeshivat Netivot Montessori
Private
96 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.2 | ||
Show all 13 elementary schools in East Brunswick
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,312 students · 5th–6th | 6.8 |
| 2 | 2,007 students · 7th–9th | 5.9 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 742 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 |
| 2 | 2,104 students · 10th–12th | 5.3 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melamed Academy
Private
276 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.3 |
Schools in East Brunswick
East Brunswick, New Jersey · 18 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$141,731
Median Home Value
$502,600
Median Rent
$2,079/mo
Population
48,965
College Educated
58%
Homeownership
81%
Avg Commute
38 min
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Community Profile
East Brunswick has a median household income of $141,731. It is a well-educated community where 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $502,600, with a median rent of $2,079/month. The local poverty rate of 4.6% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 38 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New Jersey
- Elementary
- 13
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 2
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in East Brunswick, New Jersey
How many schools are in East Brunswick, New Jersey?
East Brunswick has 18 schools, including 13 public and 5 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in East Brunswick, New Jersey?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in East Brunswick is 6.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in East Brunswick, New Jersey?
The top-ranked school in East Brunswick on MySchoolScout is Bowne-munro Elementary School with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in East Brunswick, New Jersey?
The top-ranked elementary school in East Brunswick on MySchoolScout is Bowne-munro Elementary School with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best middle school in East Brunswick, New Jersey?
The top-ranked middle school in East Brunswick on MySchoolScout is Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What is the best high school in East Brunswick, New Jersey?
The top-ranked high school in East Brunswick on MySchoolScout is East Brunswick Magnet School with a composite score of 6.9/10.
How many school districts serve East Brunswick, New Jersey?
East Brunswick is served by 3 school districts: Hatikvah International Academy Charter School, East Brunswick Township School District, Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District.
What is the education level in East Brunswick, New Jersey?
According to Census data, 58% of adults in East Brunswick have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in East Brunswick, New Jersey?
The median household income in East Brunswick is approximately $141,731 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in East Brunswick, New Jersey?
Yes, East Brunswick has 5 private schools alongside 13 public schools. The top-rated private school is Yeshivat Netivot Montessori with a score of 6.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in East Brunswick, New Jersey?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in East Brunswick is 10.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in East Brunswick, New Jersey?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.