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Best Schools in 08901, NJ
08901, NJ has 25 public schools (5 high, 7 middle, 13 elementary) serving 23,307 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in 08901 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08901, NJ
The top high schools in 08901, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Brunswick High School
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East Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2036 Students
2. Sayreville War Memorial High School
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Sayreville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1750 Students
3. North Brunswick Township High School
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North Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1881 Students
4. New Brunswick High School
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New Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2477 Students
5. New Brunswick Adult High School
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New Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 102 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08901, NJ
The top middle schools in 08901, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School
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East Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 1314 Students
2. Churchill Junior High School
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East Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 2002 Students
3. Sayreville Middle School
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Sayreville School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1349 Students
4. North Brunswick Twp. Middle School
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North Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 858 Students
5. Linwood School
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North Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 760 Students
6. Blanquita B. Valenti Community School
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New Brunswick School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 569 Students
7. New Brunswick Middle School
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New Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1259 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08901, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08901, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lawrence Brook Elementary School
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East Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 357 Students
2. Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
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Sayreville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 328 Students
3. Samsel Upper Elementary School
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Sayreville School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 838 Students
4. Parsons
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North Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 553 Students
5. A Chester Redshaw School
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New Brunswick School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 784 Students
6. Greater Brunswick Charter School
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Greater Brunswick Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 394 Students
7. Paul Robeson Community School For The Arts
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New Brunswick School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 665 Students
8. Mckinley Community School
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New Brunswick School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 640 Students
9. Lincoln Elementary School
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New Brunswick School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 578 Students
10. Lord Stirling Elementary School
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New Brunswick School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 490 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08901, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08901, NJ has a total population of 56,278 with 46% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 67%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08901, 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 08901, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08901, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08901, 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 08901, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08901, NJ
How many schools are in 08901, NJ?
08901, NJ has 25 public schools: 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 23,307 students in total.
How do schools in 08901 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 08901 score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in 08901 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08901?
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: 35%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
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