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Best Schools in 08904, NJ
08904, NJ has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,148 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 08904 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08904, NJ
The top high schools in 08904, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Piscataway Township High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Piscataway Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2144 Students
2. Highland Park High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Park Boro School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 494 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08904, NJ
The top middle schools in 08904, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Conackamack Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Piscataway Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students
2. Highland Park Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Highland Park Boro School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 353 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08904, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08904, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Randolphville Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Piscataway Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 445 Students
2. Martin Luther King Elementary School
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Piscataway Township School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 484 Students
3. Bartle Elementary School
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Highland Park Boro School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 429 Students
4. Childrens House Montessori School
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Childrens House Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 25 Students
5. Irving Primary School
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Highland Park Boro School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 297 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08904, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08904, NJ has a total population of 15,146 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 71% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08904, 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 08904, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08904, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08904, 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 08904, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08904, NJ
How many schools are in 08904, NJ?
08904, NJ has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,148 students in total.
How do schools in 08904 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 08904 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 08904 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08904?
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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