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Best Schools in Clark, NJ
Clark, NJ has 28 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 13 elementary) serving 18,108 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Clark don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clark, NJ
The top high schools in Clark, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John P. Stevens High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2680 Students
2. Scotch Plains-fanwood High School
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Projected Test Scores
Scotch Plains-fanwood School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1510 Students
3. Colonia High School
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Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1356 Students
4. Arthur L. Johnson High School
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Projected Test Scores
Clark Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 731 Students
5. Linden High School
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Projected Test Scores
Linden Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1801 Students
6. Rahway High School
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Projected Test Scores
Rahway Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1204 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clark, NJ
The top middle schools in Clark, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scotch Plains-fanwood School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 917 Students
2. Carl H. Kumpf School
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Clark Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 516 Students
3. Colonia Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 560 Students
4. Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School
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Linden Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 686 Students
5. Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
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Rahway Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 675 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clark, NJ
The top elementary schools in Clark, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westfield Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 466 Students
2. Valley Road School
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Clark Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students
3. Livingston Avenue School
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Cranford Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 253 Students
4. Frank K. Hehnly
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Clark Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 576 Students
5. Howard B. Brunner Elementary School
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Scotch Plains-fanwood School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 425 Students
6. Hillside Avenue School
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Cranford Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 734 Students
7. Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students
8. Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 276 Students
9. Number 9
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Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 324 Students
10. Madison Elementary School
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Rahway Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 387 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clark, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clark, NJ has a total population of 16,240 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clark, 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 Clark, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clark, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clark, 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 Clark, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clark, NJ
How many schools are in Clark, NJ?
Clark, NJ has 28 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 18,108 students in total.
How do schools in Clark perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Clark score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Clark don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clark?
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: 19%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations