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Best Schools in 08534, NJ
08534, NJ has 15 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,477 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 08534 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08534, NJ
The top high schools in 08534, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
2. Hopewell Valley Central High School
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Hopewell Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1079 Students
3. Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy
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Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 109 Students
4. Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center
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Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 2 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08534, NJ
The top middle schools in 08534, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Timberlane Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopewell Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08534, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08534, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stony Brook Elementary School
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Hopewell Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
2. Toll Gate Grammar School
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Hopewell Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
3. Bear Tavern Elementary School
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Hopewell Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
4. Hopewell Elementary School
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Hopewell Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
5. Pennington Montessori School
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Pennington Montessori School • Private • Grades KG • 7 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08534, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08534, NJ has a total population of 12,993 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 72% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08534, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 08534, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08534, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08534, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 08534, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08534, NJ
How many schools are in 08534, NJ?
08534, NJ has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,477 students in total.
How do schools in 08534 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 08534 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 08534 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08534?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 9%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations