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Best Schools in Dunellen, NJ
Dunellen, NJ has 16 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,650 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Dunellen meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dunellen, NJ
The top high schools in Dunellen, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watchung Hills Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watchung Hills Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1741 Students
2. Middlesex High School
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Middlesex Borough School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 619 Students
3. Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies
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Projected Test Scores
Plainfield Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 356 Students
4. Dunellen High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dunellen Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 389 Students
5. North Plainfield High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1214 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dunellen, NJ
The top middle schools in Dunellen, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warren Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warren Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
2. Green Brook Middle School
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Green Brook Township Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 346 Students
3. Lincoln Middle School
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Dunellen Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
4. Somerset School
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North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 530 Students
5. North Plainfield Middle School
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North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 489 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dunellen, NJ
The top elementary schools in Dunellen, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warren Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students
2. Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School
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Green Brook Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 381 Students
3. Angelo L. Tomaso School
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Warren Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 264 Students
4. John P. Faber Elementary School
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Dunellen Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students
5. West End School
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North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 542 Students
6. Precious Moments Academy
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Precious Moments Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 34 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dunellen, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dunellen, NJ has a total population of 16,180 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dunellen, 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 Dunellen, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dunellen, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dunellen, 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 Dunellen, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dunellen, NJ
How many schools are in Dunellen, NJ?
Dunellen, NJ has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,650 students in total.
How do schools in Dunellen perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Dunellen score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Dunellen meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dunellen?
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: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Dunellen
3 of 3 schools in Dunellen carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Dunellen. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.