Best Schools in Essex County, NJ
Essex County, NJ has a total of 316 schools including 75 high schools, 49 middle schools and 185 elementary schools. A total of 162,330 students attend Essex County, NJ schools. On average, schools in Essex County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Essex County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Essex County, NJ
Essex County, NJ has 75 high schools with 51,944 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 Essex County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Essex County don't meet expectations.
1. Millburn High School
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Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1378 Students
2. Livingston High School
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Livingston Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2066 Students
3. Glen Ridge High School
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Glen Ridge Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 822 Students
4. Stem Innovation Academy Of The Oranges
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Orange Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
5. West Essex High School
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West Essex Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1043 Students
6. Madison High School
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Madison Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 824 Students
7. Science Park High School
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Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 938 Students
8. Montclair High School
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Montclair Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1968 Students
9. Montville Township High School
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Montville Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1112 Students
10. Technology High School
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Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 665 Students
Best Middle Schools in Essex County, NJ
Essex County, NJ has 49 middle schools with 26,043 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 Essex County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Essex County meet expectations.
1. Millburn Middle School
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Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1133 Students
2. Mount Pleasant Middle School
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Livingston Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades 6 • 474 Students
3. Washington School
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Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades 5 • 388 Students
4. Chatham Middle School
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School District Of The Chathams • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 877 Students
5. Gould/mountain Elementary School
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North Caldwell School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 296 Students
6. Marlboro Memorial Middle School
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Marlboro Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
7. Heritage Middle School
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Livingston Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1009 Students
8. Robert R Lazar Middle School
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Montville Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 724 Students
9. Ridgedale Middle School
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Florham Park School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 296 Students
10. South Orange Middle School
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South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 770 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Essex County, NJ
Essex County, NJ has 185 elementary schools with 68,205 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 Essex County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Essex County meet expectations.
1. Glenwood School
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Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 378 Students
2. Deerfield School
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Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 402 Students
3. Wyoming School
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Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 352 Students
4. South Mountain School
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Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 284 Students
5. Hartshorn School
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Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 437 Students
6. Hillside Elementary School
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Livingston Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 438 Students
7. Essex Fells Elementary School
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Essex Fells School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 244 Students
8. Harrison Elementary School
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Livingston Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 489 Students
9. Grandview Elementary School
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North Caldwell School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 401 Students
10. Riker Hill Elementary School
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Livingston Board Of Education School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 478 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Essex County, NJ
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Essex County, NJ has a total population of 863,728 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Essex County, 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 Essex County, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Essex County, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Essex County, 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 Essex County, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 34%
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- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 49%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 53%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 45%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 44%
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