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Best Schools in 08536, NJ
08536, NJ has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 9,626 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in 08536 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08536, NJ
The top high schools in 08536, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Windsor-plainsboro High School North
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1486 Students
2. West Windsor-plainsboro High School South
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1630 Students
3. Princeton High School
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Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1532 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08536, NJ
The top middle schools in 08536, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Community Middle School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1071 Students
2. Thomas R Grover Middle School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1197 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08536, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08536, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 275 Students
2. Maurice Hawk Elementary School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 758 Students
3. Cranbury School
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Cranbury Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 447 Students
4. Millstone River School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 831 Students
5. Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 399 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08536, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08536, NJ has a total population of 20,646 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 78% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08536, 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 08536, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08536, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08536, NJ.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 08536, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08536, NJ
How many schools are in 08536, NJ?
08536, NJ has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 9,626 students in total.
How do schools in 08536 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 08536 score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in 08536 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08536?
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: 58%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 59%
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 53%
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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations