Best Schools in 08820, NJ
08820, NJ has a total of 36 schools including 7 high schools, 8 middle schools and 21 elementary schools. A total of 22,676 students attend 08820, NJ schools. On average, schools in 08820 score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in 08820 meet expectations.
Best High Schools in 08820, NJ
08820, NJ has 7 high schools with 8,746 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 08820 score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 08820 exceed expectations.
1. John P. Stevens High School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2680 Students
2. Metuchen High School
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Metuchen Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 708 Students
3. South Plainfield High School
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South Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1097 Students
4. Colonia High School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1356 Students
5. Plainfield High School
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1925 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08820, NJ
08820, NJ has 8 middle schools with 6,254 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 08820 score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 08820 exceed expectations.
1. John Adams Middle School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students
2. Woodrow Wilson Middle School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1137 Students
3. Iselin Middle School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
4. Herbert Hoover Middle School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 961 Students
5. Colonia Middle School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 560 Students
6. Grant Elementary School
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South Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 530 Students
7. Fords Middle School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 593 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08820, NJ
08820, NJ has 21 elementary schools with 7,676 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 08820 score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 08820 meet expectations.
1. Woodbrook Elementary School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 940 Students
2. James Madison Intermediate School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 606 Students
3. Martin Luther King Elementary School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 638 Students
4. Oak Tree Road Elementary School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 425 Students
5. Menlo Park Elementary School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 825 Students
6. Campbell Elementary School
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Metuchen Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 689 Students
7. Cedarbrook Elementary School
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Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 623 Students
8. John F Kennedy Elementary School
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South Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 287 Students
9. Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 276 Students
10. Lynn Crest Elementary School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08820, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08820, NJ has a total population of 41,169 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 71% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08820, 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 08820, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08820, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08820, NJ.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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