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Best Schools in 08853, NJ
08853, NJ has 12 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 11,076 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 08853 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08853, NJ
The top high schools in 08853, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillsborough High School
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Hillsborough Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2368 Students
2. Hunterdon Central Regional High School District
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Hunterdon Central Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2486 Students
3. Somerville High School
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Somerville Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1109 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08853, NJ
The top middle schools in 08853, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Auten Road Intermediate School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsborough Township Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 1203 Students
2. Hillsborough Township Middle School
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Hillsborough Township Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1193 Students
3. Readington Middle School
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Readington Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 492 Students
4. Branchburg Central Middle School
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Branchburg Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 410 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08853, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08853, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Three Bridges School
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Projected Test Scores
Readington Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 303 Students
2. Woodfern Elementary School
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Hillsborough Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 333 Students
3. Holland Brook School
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Readington Township School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 306 Students
4. Whiton Elementary School
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Branchburg Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 587 Students
5. Stony Brook School
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Branchburg Township School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 286 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08853, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08853, NJ has a total population of 5,458 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 73% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08853, 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 08853, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08853, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08853, 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 08853, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08853, NJ
How many schools are in 08853, NJ?
08853, NJ has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 11,076 students in total.
How do schools in 08853 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 08853 score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 08853 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08853?
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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