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Schools in Metuchen · Metuchen Borough School District

Metuchen’s public schools outscore 83% of New Jersey districts

Math proficiency in Metuchen’s districts is 59%, above the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Metuchen, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Jersey, not nationally.

#58of 465 New Jersey townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New Jersey state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
71%
▲ 22 pts vs NJ 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
59%
▲ 24 pts vs NJ 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 4–10 pts vs NJ 90%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$24.4K
▼ 14% vs NJ $28.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
12.0
NJ 11.6
Schools in town
9
2,329 students on the public path
In brief

Metuchen’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 311 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of Metuchen’s, its schools beat 88%, higher than their 83% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 71% and math 59% in spring 2022, against 49% and 36% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $24,390 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 1 the district’s path is Campbell Elementary School, then Edgar Middle School, then Metuchen High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Francis Cathedral School (private), Metuchen Christian Academy (private), Callicorp DBA Friends of the Family Child Care Cen (private), Edgar Early Learning Center (private) and Precious Gems Montessori (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Metuchen’s grade

A Test scoresA− Graduation

A−: better than 83% of New Jersey school districts, #58 of 465 New Jersey towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New Jersey average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

New Jersey school districts we grade (651)Better than 83%
Lower resultsHigher results
New Jersey towns with similar household incomes (311)Better than 88%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,246 test results and a graduating class of 185 could put Metuchen anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Metuchen’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,248 in math, 1,243 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Metuchen, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–KMildred B. Moss Elementary SchoolMetuchen Borough School DistrictNo scores
1–4Campbell Elementary SchoolMetuchen Borough School DistrictA−
5–8Edgar Middle SchoolMetuchen Borough School DistrictA
9–12Metuchen High SchoolMetuchen Borough School DistrictA

Metuchen’s public schools are run by Metuchen Borough School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Metuchen Borough School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 2,329 students, up 2% since 2020–21 · 12.0 per teacher (NJ 11.6)
$24,390NJ $28,441 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading71%
State average 48.6% · 1243 students tested
Math59%
State average 35.5% · 1248 students tested

Metuchen vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Metuchen’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
MetuchenA−Metuchen Borough

Every school in Metuchen

9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Jersey’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Metuchenby address
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–K
152 students13:1Rate it →
Campbell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–4
A−
698 students12:1Rate it →
Edgar Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8
A
761 students12:1Rate it →
Metuchen High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
718 students12:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Francis Cathedral School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
448 students18:1Rate it →
Metuchen Christian Academy
Elementary · Grades K–8
Private · Religious
135 students15:1Rate it →
Callicorp DBA Friends of the Family Child Care Cen
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Nonsectarian
82 studentsRate it →
Edgar Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Nonsectarian
48 studentsRate it →
Precious Gems Montessori
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Nonsectarian
39 studentsRate it →

Questions about Metuchen’s schools

Are Metuchen’s schools good?

By New Jersey’s own tests, yes: the public schools Metuchen children attend outscore 83% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #58 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 88%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Metuchen in?

Metuchen Borough School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,329 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Metuchen kids go to high school?

Metuchen High School, with 718 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Metuchen’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Metuchen Borough School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.

How much does Metuchen spend per student?

$24,390 in Metuchen Borough School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Metuchen?

Yes: St. Francis Cathedral School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 448 students), Metuchen Christian Academy (religious, grades K–8, 135 students), Callicorp DBA Friends of the Family Child Care Cen (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 82 students), Edgar Early Learning Center (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 48 students) and Precious Gems Montessori (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 39 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Jersey. Stars are from neighbors.