Best Schools in 08817, NJ
08817, NJ has a total of 25 schools including 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 16 elementary schools. A total of 16,053 students attend 08817, NJ schools. On average, schools in 08817 score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 08817 meet expectations.
Best High Schools in 08817, NJ
08817, NJ has 4 high schools with 5,959 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 08817 score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 08817 meet expectations.
1. Metuchen High School
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Metuchen Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 708 Students
2. Highland Park High School
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Highland Park Boro School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 494 Students
3. Edison High School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2280 Students
4. New Brunswick High School
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New Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2477 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08817, NJ
08817, NJ has 5 middle schools with 3,537 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 08817 score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 08817 exceed expectations.
1. Woodrow Wilson Middle School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1137 Students
2. Edgar Middle School
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Metuchen Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 765 Students
3. Highland Park Middle School
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Highland Park Boro School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 353 Students
4. Thomas Jefferson Middle School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 909 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08817, NJ
08817, NJ has 16 elementary schools with 6,557 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 08817 score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 08817 exceed expectations.
1. Woodbrook Elementary School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 940 Students
2. John Marshall Elementary School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 742 Students
3. Lincoln Elementary School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 926 Students
4. Campbell Elementary School
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Metuchen Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 689 Students
5. Washington Elementary School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 572 Students
6. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students
7. Bartle Elementary School
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Highland Park Boro School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 429 Students
8. Lindeneau Elementary School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 495 Students
9. Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
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New Brunswick School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 373 Students
10. Mildred B. Moss Elementary School
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Metuchen Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 123 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08817, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08817, NJ has a total population of 47,820 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08817, 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 08817, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08817, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08817, NJ.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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