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Best Schools in 08873, NJ
08873, NJ has 27 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 19,196 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 08873 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08873, NJ
The top high schools in 08873, 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. Piscataway Township High School
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Piscataway Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2144 Students
3. Franklin High School
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Franklin Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2220 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08873, NJ
The top middle schools in 08873, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Auten Road Intermediate School
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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. Conackamack Middle School
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Piscataway Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students
4. Franklin Middle School At Sampson G. Smith Campus
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Franklin Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
5. Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus
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Franklin Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 730 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08873, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08873, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amsterdam Elementary School
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Hillsborough Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 390 Students
2. Knollwood Elementary School
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Piscataway Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 508 Students
3. Martin Luther King Elementary School
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Piscataway Township School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 484 Students
4. Conerly Road School
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Franklin Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 314 Students
5. Macafee Road School
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Franklin Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 413 Students
6. Franklin Park School
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Franklin Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 660 Students
7. Elizabeth Avenue School
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Franklin Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students
8. Claremont Elementary School
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Franklin Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 655 Students
9. Pine Grove Manor School
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Franklin Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
10. Hillcrest School
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Franklin Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08873, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08873, NJ has a total population of 55,541 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08873, 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 08873, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08873, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08873, 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 08873, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08873, NJ
How many schools are in 08873, NJ?
08873, NJ has 27 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 19,196 students in total.
How do schools in 08873 perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in 08873 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 08873 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08873?
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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