Public schools in Metuchen, NJ
5 open public schools with an address in Metuchen, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,659
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Metuchen public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Metuchen, NJ: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,659 students, an average of 532 per school. The largest campus is Edgar Middle School (761 students), and the largest elementary school is Campbell Elementary School (698).
Metuchen Public School District operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Metuchen campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 15% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Metuchen
Elementary schools in Metuchen
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Elementary School Metuchen Public School District | 01–04 | 698 | 12.3:1 | |
| Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School Woodbridge Township School District | KG–05 | 330 | 12:1 | |
| Mildred B. Moss Elementary School Metuchen Public School District | PK–KG | 152 | 12.8:1 |
Middle schools in Metuchen
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Middle School Metuchen Public School District | 05–08 | 761 | 11.9:1 |
High schools in Metuchen
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metuchen High School Metuchen Public School District | 09–12 | 718 | 11.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.7%
- Hispanic17.8%
- Black4.8%
- Asian27%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Metuchen schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,659 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Metuchen
How many public schools are in Metuchen, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Metuchen: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,659 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Metuchen?
Schools with an address in Metuchen belong to 2 education agencies, led by Metuchen Public School District (4 schools), Woodbridge Township School District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Metuchen?
Metuchen High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Metuchen, with 718 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Metuchen?
No school with an address in Metuchen is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New Jersey.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Metuchen schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Metuchen public schools is 12:1, higher than the New Jersey school median of 11.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Metuchen guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Jersey cities