For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,355 students in 07731, NJ (there are , serving 697 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 07731, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07731, NJ are Greenville Elementary School, Land O'pines Elementary School and Ramtown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07731 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07731, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07731, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Ramtown Greenville Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 202-1745
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 202-1745
Gr: PK-2 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Land O'pines Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81 Windeler Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2489
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2489
Gr: PK-2 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Ramtown Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
216 Ramtown -greenville Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2493
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2493
Gr: 3-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Howell Township Middle School South
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 Ramtown-greenville Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 836-1327
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 836-1327
Gr: 6-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Taunton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41 Taunton Drive
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2497
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2497
Gr: PK-2 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Newbury Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
179 Newbury Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2491
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2491
Gr: 3-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Aldrich Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Aldrich Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2483
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2483
Gr: 3-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
07731, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
115 Kent Road
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2495
Howell, NJ 07731
(732) 751-2495
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07731, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07731, NJ include Greenville Elementary School, Land O'pines Elementary School and Ramtown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 07731?
7 public schools are located in 07731.
What percentage of students in 07731 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 07731 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07731?
07731 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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