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Best Schools in Basking Ridge, NJ
Basking Ridge, NJ has 25 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 15 elementary) serving 15,218 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Basking Ridge exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Basking Ridge, NJ
The top high schools in Basking Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernards Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1682 Students
2. Madison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 824 Students
3. Bridgewater-raritan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2711 Students
4. Watchung Hills Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watchung Hills Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1741 Students
Best Middle Schools in Basking Ridge, NJ
The top middle schools in Basking Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William Annin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernards Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1131 Students
2. Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Long Hill Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 279 Students
3. Bridgewater-raritan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1347 Students
4. Hillside Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 555 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Basking Ridge, NJ
The top elementary schools in Basking Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Prospect Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernards Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
2. Oak Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernards Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students
3. Liberty Corner School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernards Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
4. Cedar Hill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernards Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 520 Students
5. Crim Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 391 Students
6. Harding Township School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harding Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 285 Students
7. Hamilton Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 479 Students
8. Bedminster Township Public School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedminster Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 452 Students
9. Millington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Long Hill Township School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 352 Students
10. The Albrook School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Albrook School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 149 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Basking Ridge, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Basking Ridge, NJ has a total population of 24,833 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 73% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Basking Ridge, 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 Basking Ridge, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Basking Ridge, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Basking Ridge, 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 Basking Ridge, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Basking Ridge, NJ
How many schools are in Basking Ridge, NJ?
Basking Ridge, NJ has 25 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 15,218 students in total.
How do schools in Basking Ridge perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Basking Ridge score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Basking Ridge exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Basking Ridge?
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: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Basking Ridge
6 of 6 schools in Basking Ridge carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 6
All 6 public schools we grade in Basking Ridge. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (6)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.