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Best Schools in 08844, NJ
08844, NJ has 35 public schools (6 high, 10 middle, 19 elementary) serving 27,610 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 08844 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08844, NJ
The top high schools in 08844, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montgomery High School
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Montgomery Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1603 Students
2. Hillsborough High School
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Hillsborough Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2368 Students
3. Bridgewater-raritan High School
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Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2711 Students
4. Hunterdon Central Regional High School District
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Hunterdon Central Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2486 Students
5. Somerville High School
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Somerville Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1109 Students
6. Franklin High School
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Franklin Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2220 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08844, NJ
The top middle schools in 08844, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Montgomery Upper Middle School
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Montgomery Township School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 790 Students
2. Montgomery Lower Middle School
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Montgomery Township School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 738 Students
3. Auten Road Intermediate School
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Hillsborough Township Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 1203 Students
4. Hillsborough Township Middle School
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Hillsborough Township Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1193 Students
5. Bridgewater-raritan Middle School
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Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1347 Students
6. Eisenhower Intermediate School
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Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 627 Students
7. Readington Middle School
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Readington Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 492 Students
8. Branchburg Central Middle School
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Branchburg Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 410 Students
9. Somerville Middle School
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Somerville Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 341 Students
10. Franklin Middle School At Sampson G. Smith Campus
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Franklin Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08844, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08844, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillsborough Township Elementary School
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Hillsborough Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 486 Students
2. Woods Road Elementary School
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Hillsborough Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 375 Students
3. Bradley Gardens Primary School
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Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 255 Students
4. Triangle Elementary School
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Hillsborough Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 371 Students
5. Village Elementary School
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Montgomery Township School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 628 Students
6. Three Bridges School
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Readington Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 303 Students
7. Woodfern Elementary School
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Hillsborough Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 333 Students
8. Holland Brook School
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Readington Township School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 306 Students
9. Sunnymead Elementary School
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Hillsborough Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 496 Students
10. Amsterdam Elementary School
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Hillsborough Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 390 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08844, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08844, NJ has a total population of 42,995 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08844, 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 08844, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08844, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08844, NJ.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 08844, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08844, NJ
How many schools are in 08844, NJ?
08844, NJ has 35 public schools: 6 high schools, 10 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 27,610 students in total.
How do schools in 08844 perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in 08844 score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 08844 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08844?
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: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 29%
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