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Best Schools in Linden, NJ
Linden, NJ has 16 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 8,583 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Linden meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Linden, NJ
The top high schools in Linden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arthur L. Johnson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 731 Students
2. David Brearley Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenilworth School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 774 Students
3. Linden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1801 Students
Best Middle Schools in Linden, NJ
The top middle schools in Linden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carl H. Kumpf School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 516 Students
2. Joseph E. Soehl Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 662 Students
3. Myles J. Mcmanus Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 686 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Linden, NJ
The top elementary schools in Linden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valley Road School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 395 Students
2. Number 9
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 324 Students
3. Winfield Township
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield Township • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 135 Students
4. Number 10
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students
5. Number 4
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
6. Number 5
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 290 Students
7. Number 6
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students
8. Number 1
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
9. Number 8
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Projected Test Scores
Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students
10. Number 2
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 584 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Linden, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Linden, NJ has a total population of 44,826 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Linden, 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 Linden, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Linden, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Linden, 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 Linden, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Linden, NJ
How many schools are in Linden, NJ?
Linden, NJ has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 8,583 students in total.
How do schools in Linden perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Linden score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Linden meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Linden?
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: 30%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Linden
11 of 11 schools in Linden carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 9
All 11 public schools we grade in Linden. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.