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Best Lawrence Township Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,691 students in Lawrence Township, NJ (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,932 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in Lawrence Township, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lawrence Township, NJ are Lawrenceville Elementary School, Slackwood Elementary School and Lawrence Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence Township, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Lawrence Township have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lawrence Township, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrenceville Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40 Craven Lane
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5570
Gr: PK-3 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Slackwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2060 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5580
Gr: K-3 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Lawrence Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2455 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5520
Gr: 7-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Eldridge Park School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
55 Lawn Park Ave
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5560
Gr: PK-3 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2939 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5540
Gr: PK-3 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Lawrence High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5510
Gr: 9-12 | 1,206 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Lawrence Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
66 Eggerts Crossing Road
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5530
Gr: 4-6 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lawrence Township, New Jersey

Lawrence Township, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Princeton International Academy Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
10 Stonicker Dr
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 530-0399

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lawrence Township, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Lawrence Township, NJ include Lawrenceville Elementary School, Slackwood Elementary School and Lawrence Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lawrence Township?
7 public schools are located in Lawrence Township.
What percentage of students in Lawrence Township go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in Lawrence Township are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence Township?
Lawrence Township public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lawrence Township are often viewed compared to one another?

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