Best Fords Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 348 students in the neighborhood of Fords, Metuchen, NJ.
The top-ranked public school in Fords is Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fords, Metuchen, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Fords, Metuchen, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19 Maryknoll Road
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 596-4147
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fords, Metuchen, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fords, Metuchen, NJ include Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fords, Metuchen?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fords, Metuchen.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fords, Metuchen?
the neighborhood of Fords, Metuchen public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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