Best Schools in Mercer County, NJ
Mercer County, NJ has a total of 156 schools including 43 high schools, 25 middle schools and 83 elementary schools. A total of 67,797 students attend Mercer County, NJ schools. On average, schools in Mercer County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Mercer County underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Mercer County, NJ
Mercer County, NJ has 43 high schools with 23,298 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 Mercer County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Mercer County don't meet expectations.
1. West Windsor-plainsboro High School North
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1486 Students
2. West Windsor-plainsboro High School South
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1630 Students
3. Princeton High School
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Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1532 Students
4. Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy
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Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
5. Hopewell Valley Central High School
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Hopewell Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1079 Students
6. Robbinsville High School
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Robbinsville Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1057 Students
7. Lawrence High School
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Lawrence Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1207 Students
8. Hightstown High School
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East Windsor Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1644 Students
9. Hamilton East - Steinert
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Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1427 Students
10. Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy
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Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mercer County, NJ
Mercer County, NJ has 25 middle schools with 16,982 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 Mercer County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Mercer County don't meet expectations.
1. Community Middle School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1071 Students
2. Thomas R Grover Middle School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1197 Students
3. Princeton Middle School
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Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 816 Students
4. Pond Road Middle School
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Robbinsville Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 992 Students
5. Timberlane Middle School
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Hopewell Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
6. Lawrence Middle School
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Lawrence Township Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 549 Students
7. Lawrence Intermediate School
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Lawrence Township Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 797 Students
8. Emily C. Reynolds Middle School
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Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 939 Students
9. Melvin H. Kreps Middle School
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East Windsor Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1176 Students
10. Gilmore J Fisher Middle School
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Ewing Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mercer County, NJ
Mercer County, NJ has 83 elementary schools with 26,473 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 Mercer County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Mercer County underperform expectations.
1. Makefield El Sch
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Pennsbury Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
2. Princeton Charter School
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Princeton Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 424 Students
3. Dutch Neck Elementary School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 674 Students
4. Littlebrook School
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Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
5. Maurice Hawk Elementary School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 758 Students
6. Village Elementary School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 638 Students
7. Sharon School
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Robbinsville Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 1005 Students
8. Millstone River School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 831 Students
9. Riverside School
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Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
10. Stony Brook Elementary School
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Hopewell Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mercer County, NJ
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mercer County, NJ has a total population of 387,340 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mercer 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 Mercer County, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mercer County, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mercer County, NJ.
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To read more about these statistics, please visit Mercer County, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
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