Best High Schools in Dayton, NJ

Dayton, NJ has 1 high schools with 2,786 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 Dayton score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dayton meet expectations.

1. South Brunswick High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2786 Students

Best Middle Schools in Dayton, NJ

Dayton, NJ has 2 middle schools with 1,904 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 Dayton score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dayton don't meet expectations.

1. Crossroads North Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students

2. Crossroads South Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 987 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Dayton, NJ

Dayton, NJ has 4 elementary schools with 1,238 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 Dayton score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dayton don't meet expectations.

1. Brooks Crossing Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 623 Students

2. Indian Fields Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students

3. Montessori Academy & Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Montessori Academy & Learning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 36 Students

4. Montessori Connections

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Montessori Connections • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 14 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Dayton, NJ

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Dayton, NJ has a total population of 9,544 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 71% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Dayton, NJ

5,928

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

71%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dayton, NJ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

11.75 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.17 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

10.59 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dayton, NJ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dayton, NJ.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,820 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

94 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Dayton, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Dayton, NJ

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  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Kendall Park, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Princeton Meadows, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Franklin Park, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Plainsboro, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Helmetta, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Jamesburg, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Clearbrook Park, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Kingston, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations