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Best Schools in Sayreville, New Jersey

3 schools · 3 Elementary

Public: 1
Private: 2
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 7.0/10
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Choosing a school in Sayreville?

Use this page to compare every school in Sayreville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

7.5/10

Elementary · Sayreville School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

St Stanislaus Kostka School

7.0/10

Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Our Lady of Victories

6.6/10

Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Sayreville for 2026 are Woodrow Wilson Elementary School (7.5/10), St Stanislaus Kostka School (7.0/10), and Our Lady of Victories (6.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 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

3

1 public · 2 private

Avg Score

7.0

out of 10

Median Home

$404,300

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Sayreville

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Woodrow Wilson Elementary School 7.5 / 10
2 St Stanislaus Kostka School 7.0 / 10
3 Our Lady of Victories 6.6 / 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
7.0/10

67% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$97,204

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$404,300

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
36%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
32 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
59%

Of occupied housing units

How Sayreville compares

New Jersey rank

#90 of 344

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.7

above New Jersey avg (6.4)

Median household income

$97k

82% of New Jersey median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Sayreville, New Jersey

Sayreville, New Jersey is home to 3 schools, including 1 public school and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 3 elementary schools.

With an average rating of 7.0 out of 10, schools in Sayreville perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Sayreville is Woodrow Wilson Elementary School with a composite score of 7.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Sayreville is served by 1 school district: Sayreville School District. These districts collectively serve 6,460 students.

Sayreville's community shows 36% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $97,204. The poverty rate in the area is 6.2%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 08872 (3)

Elementary Schools

3 schools
# School Rating
1 396 students · Pre-K–3rd 7.5
Private Schools 2 schools

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 114 students · Pre-K–8th 7.0
2 61 students · Pre-K–8th 6.6

Schools in Sayreville

Sayreville, New Jersey · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$97,204

Median Home Value

$404,300

Median Rent

$1,594/mo

Population

20,040

College Educated

36%

Homeownership

59%

Avg Commute

32 min

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Community Profile

Sayreville has a median household income of $97,204. It is an area where 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $404,300, with a median rent of $1,594/month. The local poverty rate of 6.2% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Sayreville, New Jersey

How many schools are in Sayreville, New Jersey?

Sayreville has 3 schools, including 1 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Sayreville, New Jersey?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Sayreville is 7.0 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 Sayreville, New Jersey?

The top-ranked school in Sayreville on MySchoolScout is Woodrow Wilson Elementary School with a composite score of 7.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Sayreville, New Jersey?

The top-ranked elementary school in Sayreville on MySchoolScout is Woodrow Wilson Elementary School with a composite score of 7.5/10.

How many school districts serve Sayreville, New Jersey?

Sayreville is served by 1 school district: Sayreville School District.

What is the education level in Sayreville, New Jersey?

According to Census data, 36% of adults in Sayreville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Sayreville, New Jersey?

The median household income in Sayreville is approximately $97,204 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Sayreville, New Jersey?

Yes, Sayreville has 2 private schools alongside 1 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Stanislaus Kostka School with a score of 7.0/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sayreville, New Jersey?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Sayreville is 8.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Sayreville, 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.