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Best Schools in Avenel, NJ
Avenel, NJ has 14 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 5 elementary) serving 10,866 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Avenel underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Avenel, NJ
The top high schools in Avenel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1371 Students
2. Colonia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1356 Students
3. Rahway High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rahway Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1204 Students
4. Woodbridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1558 Students
Best Middle Schools in Avenel, NJ
The top middle schools in Avenel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Iselin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
2. Colonia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 560 Students
3. Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rahway Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 675 Students
4. Avenel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 587 Students
5. Woodbridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Avenel, NJ
The top elementary schools in Avenel, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Claremont Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students
2. Woodbine Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 401 Students
3. Avenel Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 427 Students
4. Grover Cleveland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rahway Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 469 Students
5. Roosevelt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rahway Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 573 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Avenel, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Avenel, NJ has a total population of 18,579 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Avenel, 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 Avenel, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Avenel, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Avenel, 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 Avenel, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Avenel, NJ
How many schools are in Avenel, NJ?
Avenel, NJ has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 10,866 students in total.
How do schools in Avenel perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Avenel score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Avenel underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Avenel?
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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- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Avenel
3 of 3 schools in Avenel carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Avenel. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.