For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,725 students in Rumson, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 642 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Rumson, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%). Rumson has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New Jersey.
The top-ranked public schools in Rumson, NJ are Forrestdale School, Deane-porter Elementary School and Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rumson, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Rumson have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rumson, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forrestdale School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
60 Forrest Avenue
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0383
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0383
Gr: 4-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Deane-porter Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Blackpoint Road
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0330
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-0330
Gr: PK-3 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
74 Ridge Road
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-1597
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-1597
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rumson, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Rumson, NJ include Forrestdale School, Deane-porter Elementary School and Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School. Rumson has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public schools are located in Rumson?
3 public schools are located in Rumson.
What percentage of students in Rumson go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Rumson are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rumson?
Rumson public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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