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Best Schools in 08812, NJ
08812, NJ has 15 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 9,922 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 08812 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08812, NJ
The top high schools in 08812, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watchung Hills Regional High School
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Projected Test Scores
Watchung Hills Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1741 Students
2. Middlesex High School
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Middlesex Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 619 Students
3. Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 356 Students
4. Dunellen High School
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Dunellen Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 389 Students
5. North Plainfield High School
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North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1214 Students
6. Plainfield High School
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1925 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08812, NJ
The top middle schools in 08812, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warren Middle School
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Warren Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
2. Green Brook Middle School
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Green Brook Township Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 346 Students
3. Lincoln Middle School
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Dunellen Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
4. Hubbard Middle School
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 775 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08812, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08812, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School
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Green Brook Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 381 Students
2. Angelo L. Tomaso School
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Warren Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 264 Students
3. John P. Faber Elementary School
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Dunellen Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students
4. Jefferson Elementary School
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students
5. Precious Moments Academy
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Precious Moments Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 34 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08812, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08812, NJ has a total population of 14,321 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08812, 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 08812, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08812, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08812, 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 08812, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08812, NJ
How many schools are in 08812, NJ?
08812, NJ has 15 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 9,922 students in total.
How do schools in 08812 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 08812 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 08812 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08812?
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: 36%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations