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Best Schools in Kenilworth, NJ
Kenilworth, NJ has 14 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,663 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Kenilworth exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kenilworth, NJ
The top high schools in Kenilworth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cranford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cranford Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1095 Students
2. David Brearley Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenilworth School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 774 Students
3. Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2308 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kenilworth, NJ
The top middle schools in Kenilworth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orange Avenue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cranford Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 765 Students
2. Kawameeh Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 710 Students
3. Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 5 • 528 Students
4. Burnet Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 981 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kenilworth, NJ
The top elementary schools in Kenilworth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brookside Place School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cranford Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 355 Students
2. Connecticut Farms Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
3. Warren G. Harding Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenilworth School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 681 Students
4. Battle Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 385 Students
5. St Theresa Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Theresa Grade School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 242 Students
6. Bloomingdale Avenue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cranford Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 233 Students
7. Kindercare Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kindercare Learning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 186 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kenilworth, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kenilworth, NJ has a total population of 8,469 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kenilworth, 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 Kenilworth, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kenilworth, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kenilworth, 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 Kenilworth, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kenilworth, NJ
How many schools are in Kenilworth, NJ?
Kenilworth, NJ has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,663 students in total.
How do schools in Kenilworth perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Kenilworth score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Kenilworth exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kenilworth?
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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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 23%
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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 52%
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Kenilworth
2 of 2 schools in Kenilworth carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Kenilworth. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (2)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.