Woodbridge Township School District
School District · Woodbridge, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
24
16 elem, 5 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,802
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
24
16 elem, 5 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,802
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Evaluating Woodbridge Township School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Woodbridge Township School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School
Colonia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Iselin Middle School
Iselin · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Colonia Middle School
Colonia · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#272 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,802
$807 vs New Jersey median
District size
14,044 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Woodbridge Township School District ranks #272 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Woodbridge Township School District's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 24 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School (7.9/10), Iselin Middle School (7.7/10), and Colonia Middle School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 29% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 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 Woodbridge Township School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Woodbridge Township School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (24 of 24). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Iselin Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Colonia Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Matthew Jago Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Avenel Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Port Reading Avenue Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Fords Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Woodbine Avenue Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 24 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Woodbridge Township School District
Woodbridge Township School District is a Woodbridge, New Jersey school district serving 24 schools. The district educates 14,044 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $24,802 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Woodbridge Township School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Woodbridge Township School District students show an average math proficiency of 53.0% and ELA proficiency of 53.1%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Woodbridge Township School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Woodbridge Township School District with test data.
Schools in Woodbridge Township School District
24 schools Elementary Schools 16
Middle Schools 5
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Woodbridge
- Total Enrollment
- 14,044
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,212
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Woodbridge Township School District?
Woodbridge Township School District has 24 schools in total — 16 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Woodbridge Township School District?
The average composite rating for Woodbridge Township School District is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Woodbridge Township School District?
Woodbridge Township School District spends $24,802 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Woodbridge Township School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Woodbridge Township School District is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Woodbridge Township School District?
Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Woodbridge Township School District with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Woodbridge Township School District?
Across schools in Woodbridge Township School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Woodbridge Township School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Woodbridge Township School District has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 24 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.1%
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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.
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