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Best Schools in 08817, NJ
08817, NJ has 23 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 15 elementary) serving 19,406 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 08817 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08817, NJ
The top high schools in 08817, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John P. Stevens High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2680 Students
2. Piscataway Township High School
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Piscataway Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2144 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
The top middle schools in 08817, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodrow Wilson Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1137 Students
2. Herbert Hoover Middle School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 961 Students
3. Quibbletown Middle School
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Piscataway Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 497 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
The top elementary schools in 08817, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodbrook Elementary School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 940 Students
2. Lincoln Elementary School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 926 Students
3. Randolphville Elementary School
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Piscataway Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 445 Students
4. Martin Luther King Elementary School
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Piscataway Township School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 484 Students
5. John Marshall Elementary School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 742 Students
6. Washington Elementary School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 572 Students
7. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 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. Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva
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Rabbi Pesach Raymon Yeshiva • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 284 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.
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 08817, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08817, NJ
How many schools are in 08817, NJ?
08817, NJ has 23 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 19,406 students in total.
How do schools in 08817 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 08817 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 08817 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08817?
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: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations