Applegarth Elementary School

Applegarth Elementary School serves 442 students in grades 4 and 5 in Monroe Township's established suburban community. With 32 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio that supports personalized attention in these critical intermediate elementary years. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.4 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking in the 86th percentile statewide at #361 out of 2,475 New Jersey elementary schools.

Students achieve solid proficiency rates with 76% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and 77% in mathematics across the grade levels served. As a specialized upper elementary campus focusing exclusively on 4th and 5th grades, Applegarth provides a unique educational environment tailored to students transitioning from primary to middle school readiness. This concentrated approach allows teachers and staff to develop expertise specifically in the developmental needs and academic expectations of 9-11 year olds.

The school draws families from Monroe Township's well-established neighborhoods, where the median household income of $108,626 and high college education rates create a supportive environment for academic achievement. Located on Applegarth Road in this large suburban setting, the school serves a community where educational priorities align well with the school's strong performance standards.