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Best Schools in 08840, NJ
08840, NJ has 23 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 18,555 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 08840 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08840, NJ
The top high schools in 08840, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John P. Stevens High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2680 Students
2. Metuchen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Metuchen Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 708 Students
3. John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1371 Students
4. Edison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2280 Students
5. Woodbridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1558 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08840, NJ
The top middle schools in 08840, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edgar Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Metuchen Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 765 Students
2. Woodrow Wilson Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1137 Students
3. Iselin Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
4. Herbert Hoover Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 961 Students
5. Fords Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 593 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08840, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08840, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodbrook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 940 Students
2. Menlo Park Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 825 Students
3. Campbell Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Metuchen Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 689 Students
4. Lincoln Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 926 Students
5. Mawbey Street Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students
6. Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 360 Students
7. Indiana Avenue Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 445 Students
8. Lafayette Estates Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 410 Students
9. Precious Gems Montessori
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Precious Gems Montessori • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 31 Students
10. St Francis Cathedral School
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Projected Test Scores
St Francis Cathedral School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 416 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08840, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08840, NJ has a total population of 17,841 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08840, 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 08840, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08840, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08840, 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 08840, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08840, NJ
How many schools are in 08840, NJ?
08840, NJ has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 18,555 students in total.
How do schools in 08840 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 08840 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 08840 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08840?
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: 53%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations