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Best Schools in 08816, NJ
08816, NJ has 31 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 18 elementary) serving 26,209 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 08816 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08816, NJ
The top high schools in 08816, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Brunswick High School
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South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2786 Students
2. Old Bridge High School
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Old Bridge Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2707 Students
3. East Brunswick Magnet School
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Middlesex County Vocational And Technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 733 Students
4. East Brunswick High School
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East Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2036 Students
5. North Brunswick Township High School
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North Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1881 Students
6. New Brunswick High School
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New Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2477 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08816, NJ
The top middle schools in 08816, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crossroads South Middle School
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South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 987 Students
2. Crossroads North Middle School
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South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students
3. Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School
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East Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 1314 Students
4. Churchill Junior High School
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East Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 2002 Students
5. North Brunswick Twp. Middle School
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North Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 858 Students
6. Linwood School
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North Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 760 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08816, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08816, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hatikvah International Academy Charter School
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Hatikvah International Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 595 Students
2. Frost Elementary School
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East Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 375 Students
3. Irwin Elementary School
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East Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 321 Students
4. Bowne-munro Elementary School
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East Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 176 Students
5. Warnsdorfer Elementary School
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East Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 361 Students
6. Central Elementary School
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East Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 355 Students
7. Brooks Crossing Elementary School
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South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 623 Students
8. Lawrence Brook Elementary School
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East Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 357 Students
9. Indian Fields Elementary School
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South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 565 Students
10. Memorial Elementary School
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East Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 425 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08816, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08816, NJ has a total population of 48,810 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08816, 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 08816, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08816, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08816, 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 08816, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08816, NJ
How many schools are in 08816, NJ?
08816, NJ has 31 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 26,209 students in total.
How do schools in 08816 perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in 08816 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 08816 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08816?
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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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations