Best Schools in Middlesex County, NJ
Middlesex County, NJ has a total of 288 schools including 54 high schools, 48 middle schools and 181 elementary schools. A total of 151,697 students attend Middlesex County, NJ schools. On average, schools in Middlesex County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Middlesex County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Middlesex County, NJ
Middlesex County, NJ has 54 high schools with 50,537 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 Middlesex County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Middlesex County meet expectations.
1. Edison Academy Magnet School
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Middlesex County Vocational And Technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 175 Students
2. Woodbridge Academy Magnet School
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Middlesex County Vocational And Technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students
3. West Windsor-plainsboro High School North
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1486 Students
4. West Windsor-plainsboro High School South
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1630 Students
5. John P. Stevens High School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2680 Students
6. Metuchen High School
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Metuchen Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 708 Students
7. Monroe Township High School
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Monroe Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2568 Students
8. South Brunswick High School
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South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2786 Students
9. South Plainfield High School
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South Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1097 Students
10. John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1371 Students
Best Middle Schools in Middlesex County, NJ
Middlesex County, NJ has 48 middle schools with 36,789 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 Middlesex County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Middlesex County meet expectations.
1. Community Middle School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1071 Students
2. John Adams Middle School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students
3. Thomas R Grover Middle School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1197 Students
4. Woodrow Wilson Middle School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1137 Students
5. Edgar Middle School
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Metuchen Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 765 Students
6. Monroe Township Middle School
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Monroe Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1759 Students
7. Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School
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East Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 1314 Students
8. Churchill Junior High School
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East Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 2002 Students
9. Crossroads North Middle School
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South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students
10. Iselin Middle School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Middlesex County, NJ
Middlesex County, NJ has 181 elementary schools with 63,874 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 Middlesex County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Middlesex County don't meet expectations.
1. Oak Tree Elementary School
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Monroe Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 644 Students
2. Woodbrook Elementary School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 940 Students
3. James Madison Intermediate School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 606 Students
4. Martin Luther King Elementary School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 638 Students
5. Hatikvah International Academy Charter School
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Hatikvah International Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 595 Students
6. Applegarth Elementary School
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Monroe Township School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 468 Students
7. Oak Tree Road Elementary School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 425 Students
8. Monmouth Junction Elementary School
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South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
9. Knollwood Elementary School
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Piscataway Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 508 Students
10. Asher Holmes Elementary School
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Marlboro Township School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 447 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Middlesex County, NJ
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Middlesex County, NJ has a total population of 863,162 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Middlesex County, NJ
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Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
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Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Middlesex County, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Middlesex County, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Middlesex County, NJ.
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To read more about these statistics, please visit Middlesex County, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
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