Best Schools in Brookdale, NJ
Brookdale, NJ has 14 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 8,960 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Brookdale greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Brookdale, NJ
The top high schools in Brookdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glen Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glen Ridge Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 822 Students
2. Montclair High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1968 Students
3. Bloomfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2029 Students
Best Middle Schools in Brookdale, NJ
The top middle schools in Brookdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buzz Aldrin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 610 Students
2. Bloomfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield Township School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 965 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Brookdale, NJ
The top elementary schools in Brookdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgewood Avenue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glen Ridge Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 530 Students
2. Oak View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 335 Students
3. Brookdale Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 316 Students
4. Watchung Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
5. Demarest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 470 Students
6. Forest Avenue School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glen Ridge Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 154 Students
7. Looking Glass Children's Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Looking Glass Children's Center • Private • Grades Pre K - 2 • 54 Students
8. St Thomas The Apostle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Thomas The Apostle School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 228 Students
9. Rainbow Montessori Inc
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Projected Test Scores
Rainbow Montessori Inc • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 85 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Brookdale, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Brookdale, NJ has a total population of 10,285 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 63% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Brookdale, 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 Brookdale, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brookdale, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Brookdale, 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 Brookdale, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Brookdale, NJ
How many schools are in Brookdale, NJ?
Brookdale, NJ has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 8,960 students in total.
How do schools in Brookdale perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Brookdale score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Brookdale greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Brookdale?
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: 41%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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