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Best Schools in 08837, NJ
08837, NJ has 20 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 15,638 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 08837 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08837, NJ
The top high schools in 08837, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edison Academy Magnet School
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Middlesex County Vocational And Technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 175 Students
2. John P. Stevens High School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2680 Students
3. Metuchen High School
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Metuchen Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 708 Students
4. Edison High School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2280 Students
5. Woodbridge High School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1558 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08837, NJ
The top middle schools in 08837, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edgar Middle School
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Metuchen Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 765 Students
2. Woodrow Wilson Middle School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1137 Students
3. Herbert Hoover Middle School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 961 Students
4. Dual Language School
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Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 460 Students
5. Fords Middle School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 593 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08837, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08837, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Menlo Park Elementary School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 825 Students
2. Campbell Elementary School
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Metuchen Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 689 Students
3. Lincoln Elementary School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 926 Students
4. James Monroe Elementary School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 520 Students
5. Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 360 Students
6. Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students
7. The Learning Experience
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The Learning Experience • Private • Grades KG - 1 • 34 Students
8. Mildred B. Moss Elementary School
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Metuchen Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 123 Students
9. John Kenney Child Care Center Heller Park
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John Kenney Child Care Center Heller Park • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 79 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08837, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08837, NJ has a total population of 18,461 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08837, 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 08837, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08837, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08837, 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 08837, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08837, NJ
How many schools are in 08837, NJ?
08837, NJ has 20 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 15,638 students in total.
How do schools in 08837 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 08837 score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 08837 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08837?
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: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations