Best Schools in Clark, NJ
Clark, NJ has a total of 28 schools including 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 18,108 students attend Clark, NJ schools. On average, schools in Clark score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Clark don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Clark, NJ
Clark, NJ has 8 high schools with 9,551 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 Clark score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Clark don't meet expectations.
1. John P. Stevens High School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2680 Students
2. Scotch Plains-fanwood High School
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Scotch Plains-fanwood School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1510 Students
3. Colonia High School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1356 Students
4. Arthur L. Johnson High School
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Clark Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 731 Students
5. Linden High School
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Linden Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1801 Students
6. Rahway High School
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Rahway Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1204 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clark, NJ
Clark, NJ has 7 middle schools with 4,223 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 Clark score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Clark don't meet expectations.
1. Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
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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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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
Clark, NJ has 13 elementary schools with 4,334 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 Clark score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Clark meet expectations.
1. Jefferson Elementary School
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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.
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