The top reported proficiency rate is 62% in Math. The lowest is 50% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Lynn Crest Elementary School
Lynn Crest Elementary School is a regular public school in Colonia, New Jersey, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Woodbridge Township School District. It is a neighborhood school in a predominantly residential suburban community, set on a campus along a residential street. Colonia is an unincorporated area within Woodbridge Township, so there is no downtown civic core; the school is one of several elementary buildings distributed throughout the community.
With a student enrollment that is modest for an elementary school serving this grade band, Lynn Crest draws from the surrounding Colonia neighborhood. The student body is diverse. White students make up the largest share, followed by substantial populations of Asian students and Hispanic students, with a smaller share of Black students and a very small number of students identifying as two or more races. About a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker of economic need that is present but not dominant. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was not available in the provided records.
Academically, Lynn Crest performed well on the state's NJSLA assessments in the 2024-25 school year. The school's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades placed it in the top quartile of elementary schools relative to other districts in Middlesex County, a strong showing. Looking at individual subjects, math proficiency rates were solid across grades three, four, and five, with a slight downward trend as students moved up. English language arts proficiency was a similar story, with grade three posting a lower rate than grades four and five. Science, tested only in grade five, saw half of students meeting the state's proficiency benchmark. A parent may want to follow up with the school on how it supports students who are not yet meeting the bar, particularly in the earlier grades and in science, where the results are a bit softer.
The school serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, so no graduation rate applies. Because Lynn Crest is a regular elementary school within a larger district, the programs and course access data that would apply to a high school, such as Advanced Placement or career pathways, are not a factor here. No information on discipline, staffing, or attendance was available in the provided data.
Colonia is a mature, built-out suburb with a high rate of homeownership. Housing values are elevated, and the community is largely car-dependent, with residents commuting by car to employment elsewhere. The Garden State Parkway and the Northeast Corridor rail line run near the community, providing regional access. The housing market in the area has been active, with a modest increase in active listings and a median listing price that reflects the higher-cost nature of the region. For families considering moving to the neighborhood, the school is a central amenity in a stable residential setting where most homes are single-family and the streets are tree-lined.
No recent changes or strategic initiatives from the Woodbridge Township School District were identified in the provided research, so the context for the school is essentially what the state assessment results and the community profile describe. Lynn Crest is a solidly performing elementary school in an established suburban neighborhood, with a diverse student body and academic outcomes that are strong relative to the county. A family considering this school should weigh its proficiency record and neighborhood setting, and may want to inquire directly about how the school addresses the learning needs of students who are not yet proficient.
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