The Woodbridge Township School District is a comprehensive community public school district that serves students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade from Woodbridge Township in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. All schools are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

As of the 2023-24 school year, the district, comprising 24 schools, had an enrollment of 13,982 students and 1,197 classroom teachers, for a student–teacher ratio of 12:1. https://www.nj.gov/education/sprreports/202324/District-Detail/23-5850.pdf The high schools offer more than 150 courses, including Advanced Placement, college preparatory, business, vocational and cooperative work/study programs.

History Voters approved a referendum in March 2020 that would raise $87 million for renovations that would include the replacement of the 100-year-old Avenel Street School and the closure of Ford Avenue School, whose students would be shifted to Lafayette Estates School.Chang, Kathy. "Century-old school buildings will be replaced with 21st-century facilities in Woodbridge", CentralJersey.com, March 11, 2020. Accessed March 6, 2024. "Voters approved an $87 million bond referendum on March 10, which addresses the last three oldest school buildings in the district.... Zega said the highlight of the referendum is the replacement of Avenel Street School No. 4/5 with a building on a different location off Rahway Avenue. The school building is the oldest school in the district at more than 100 years old.... In addition, Ford Avenue School No. 14, which is 96 years old, will close. Zega said school No. 14 is the district's 'smallest elementary school and requires so much renovation.' School officials have decided to close the school and move the students to Lafayette Estates School No. 25 on Ford Avenue, which is less than a mile from School No. 14."

The district had been classified by the New Jersey Department of Education as being in District Factor Group "DE", the fifth-highest of eight groupings. District Factor Groups organize districts statewide to allow comparison by common socioeconomic characteristics of the local districts. From lowest socioeconomic status to highest, the categories are A, B, CD, DE, FG, GH, I and J.District Factor Groups (DFG) for School Districts, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed December 1, 2024.

Awards and recognition During the 2008-09 school year, Kennedy Park School #24 was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education,U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools Program: 2008 Schools, United States Department of Education. Accessed September 23, 2008. the highest award an American school can receive."CIBA cited as one of the best by Education Department", Journal Inquirer, November 16, 2006. "The Blue Ribbon award is given only to schools that reach the top 10 percent of their state's testing scores over several years or show significant gains in student achievement. It is considered the highest honor a school can achieve.""Viers Mill School Wins Blue Ribbon; School Scored High on Statewide Test", The Washington Post. September 29, 2005. "For their accomplishments, all three schools this month earned the status of Blue Ribbon School, the highest honor the U.S. Education Department can bestow upon a school." Lynn Crest School was recognized as a "Blue Ribbon" School during the 2009-10 school year.2010 Blue Ribbon Schools All Public and Private, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed June 27, 2011. In 2023, Claremont Avenue Elementary School was one of nine schools in New Jersey that was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School."These 9 NJ schools were named 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools", Courier News, September 19, 2023. Accessed March 6, 2024. "The U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday recognized 353 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023, including nine schools in New Jersey."2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools: All Public and Non-Public Schools , National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Accessed March 6, 2024.

For the 2005-06 school year, the district was recognized with the "Best Practices Award" by the New Jersey Department of Education for its "Blooming Buddies-The Garden Club" Science program at Matthew Jago Elementary School.New Jersey Department of Education Best Practices Award recipient for 2005-06, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed October 23, 2006.

For the 2004-05 school year, Matthew Jago Elementary School was named a "Star School" by the New Jersey Department of Education, the highest honor that a New Jersey school can achieve.Star School Award recipients, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed May 23, 2006.

Schools Schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education StatisticsSchool Data for the Woodbridge Township School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 1, 2024.) are:Parent / Student Handbook for 2023-2024 School Year, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024.School Performance Reports for the Woodbridge Township School District, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed September 1, 2025.New Jersey School Directory for the Woodbridge Township School District, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024. Elementary schools Mawbey Street School #1Mawbey Street School #1, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (350; K-5 - built 1962) Avenel Street School #4&5Avenel Street School #4&5, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (427; K-5 - #4 built 1912, #5 built 1948) Port Reading School #9Port Reading School #9, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (361; K-5 - built 1962) Ross Street School #11Ross Street School #11, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (564; K-5 - Original built 1920, renovated 2019) Indiana Avenue School #18Indiana Avenue School #18, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (445; K-5 - built 1955) Menlo Park Terrace #19Menlo Park Terrace #19, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (360; K-5 - built 1958) Claremont Avenue School #20Claremont Avenue School #20, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (319; K-5 - built 1958) Oak Ridge Heights School #21Oak Ridge Heights School #21, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (276; K-5 - built 1959) Lynn Crest School #22Lynn Crest School #22, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (316; K-5 - built 1959) Woodbine Avenue School #23Woodbine Avenue School #23, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (401; K-5 - built 1960) Kennedy Park School #24Kennedy Park School #24, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (263; PreK-5 - built 1960) Lafayette Estates School #25Lafayette Estates School #25, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (410; K-5 - built 1960) Robert Mascenik School #26Robert Mascenik School #26, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (321; K-5 - built 1960) Pennsylvania Avenue School #27Pennsylvania Avenue School #27, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (402; K-5 - built 1964) Matthew Jago School #28Matthew Jago School #28, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (411; K-5 - built 1969) Oak Tree Road School #29Oak Tree Road School #29, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (425; K-5 - built 1952, opened 2018Makin, Bob. "Woodbridge: Oak Tree Road School unveils $8M renovation", Courier News, September 8, 2018. Accessed March 6, 2024. "Oak Tree Road School No. 29 on Wednesday became the first fully-renovated township school district building to open in nearly 50 years. The school, which cost $8M to renovate, welcomed 520 first- through fifth-grade students.") Middle schools Avenel Middle SchoolAvenel Middle School, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (587; 6-8) Thomas Leusen, principal Colonia Middle SchoolColonia Middle School, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (560; 6-8) Joseph Short, principal Fords Middle SchoolFords Middle School, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (593; 6-8) opened on January 18, 1960"The history behind Fords Middle School", The Falcon's Nest, January 18, 2026. Accessed March 8, 2026."In September of 1960, Fords Middle School opened its doors as Fords Junior High School."Referendum 2020, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 8, 2026. Jennifer Murphy, principal Iselin Middle SchoolIselin Middle School, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (849; 6-8) Kelly Cilento, principal Woodbridge Middle SchoolWoodbridge Middle School, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (517; 6-8) Jamison Panko, principalStaff, Woodbridge Middle School. Accessed August 6, 2025. High schools Colonia High SchoolColonia High School, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (1,356; 9-12) Christopher Chiera, principal John F. Kennedy Memorial High SchoolWoodbridge High School, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (1,371; 9-12) James Parry, principal Reaching Individual Student Excellence (RISE)Reaching Individual Student Excellence, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (NA; 9-12) Woodbridge High SchoolWoodbridge High School, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 6, 2024. (1,558; 9-12) Scott Osborne, principal

Administration Core members of the district's administration are:Central Administration, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 8, 2026.New Jersey School Directory for Middlesex County, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024. Joseph Massimino, superintendent Brian Wolferman, business administrator and board secretary

Board of education The district's board of education, comprised of nine members, sets policy and oversees the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration. As a Type II school district, the board's trustees are elected directly by voters to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with three seats up for election each year held (since 2012) as part of the November general election. The board appoints a superintendent to oversee the district's day-to-day operations and a business administrator to supervise the business functions of the district.New Jersey Boards of Education by District Election Types - 2018 School Election, New Jersey Department of Education, updated February 16, 2018. Accessed January 26, 2020.Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the Franklin Township School District, New Jersey Department of Education, for year ending June 30, 2025. Accessed March 8, 2026. "The Woodbridge Township School District (the 'District') is a Type II District located in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey. The District functions independently through a nine-member Board of Education. The purpose of the District is to educate students K-12." See "Roster of Officials" on page 13.About the Board, Woodbridge Township School District. Accessed March 8, 2026.

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