Best Schools in Carteret, NJ
Carteret, NJ has a total of 9 schools including 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 3,984 students attend Carteret, NJ schools. On average, schools in Carteret score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Carteret underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Carteret, NJ
Carteret, NJ has 3 high schools with 1,187 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Carteret score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Carteret underperform expectations.
1. Carteret High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1089 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carteret, NJ
Carteret, NJ has 2 middle schools with 1,160 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Carteret score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Carteret meet expectations.
1. Carteret Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 553 Students
2. Carteret Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 607 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carteret, NJ
Carteret, NJ has 4 elementary schools with 1,637 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Carteret score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Carteret don't meet expectations.
1. Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 508 Students
2. Columbus Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 578 Students
3. Nathan Hale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carteret Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 438 Students
4. St Joseph Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 113 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carteret, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carteret, NJ has a total population of 25,326 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carteret, 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 Carteret, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carteret, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carteret, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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