Best Schools in Middlesex County, NJ
Middlesex County, NJ has 293 public schools (39 high, 49 middle, 181 elementary) serving 161,377 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Middlesex County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Middlesex County, NJ
The top high schools in Middlesex County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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. John P. Stevens High School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2680 Students
5. West Windsor-plainsboro High School South
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1630 Students
6. Metuchen High School
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Metuchen Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 708 Students
7. South Brunswick High School
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South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2786 Students
8. Princeton High School
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Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1532 Students
9. Scotch Plains-fanwood High School
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Scotch Plains-fanwood School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1510 Students
10. Monroe Township High School
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Monroe Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2568 Students
Best Middle Schools in Middlesex County, NJ
The top middle schools in Middlesex County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Community Middle School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1071 Students
2. Princeton Middle School
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Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 816 Students
3. John Adams Middle School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students
4. Thomas R Grover Middle School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1197 Students
5. Edgar Middle School
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Metuchen Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 765 Students
6. Woodrow Wilson Middle School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1137 Students
7. Crossroads South Middle School
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South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 987 Students
8. Terrill Middle School
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Scotch Plains-fanwood School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 837 Students
9. Crossroads North Middle School
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South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students
10. Monroe Township Middle School
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Monroe Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1759 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Middlesex County, NJ
The top elementary schools in Middlesex County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hatikvah International Academy Charter School
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Hatikvah International Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 595 Students
2. Riverside School
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Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
3. J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 275 Students
4. Monmouth Junction Elementary School
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South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
5. Oak Tree Elementary School
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Monroe Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 644 Students
6. J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
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Scotch Plains-fanwood School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 535 Students
7. Frost Elementary School
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East Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 375 Students
8. Irwin Elementary School
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East Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 321 Students
9. Bowne-munro Elementary School
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East Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 176 Students
10. James Madison Intermediate School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 606 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
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 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.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Middlesex County, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Middlesex County, NJ
How many schools are in Middlesex County, NJ?
Middlesex County, NJ has 293 public schools: 39 high schools, 49 middle schools and 181 elementary schools, serving 161,377 students in total.
How do schools in Middlesex County perform on state tests?
On average, 293 schools in Middlesex County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Middlesex County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Middlesex County?
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: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Middlesex County
34 places in Middlesex County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (34)
- Edison (20)
- Perth Amboy (14)
- Piscataway (14)
- East Brunswick (13)
- New Brunswick (11)
- Old Bridge (10)
- North Brunswick (8)
- Parlin (8)
- South Plainfield (7)
- Colonia (6)
- Iselin (6)
- Middlesex (6)
- Carteret (5)
- Metuchen (5)
- Monmouth Junction (5)
- Woodbridge (5)
- Fords (4)
- Highland Park (4)
- Kendall Park (4)
- South River (4)
- Spotswood (4)
- Avenel (3)
- Dunellen (3)
- Plainsboro (3)
- South Amboy (3)
- Jamesburg (2)
- Matawan (2)
- Milltown (2)
- Cranbury (1)
- Dayton (1)
- Laurence Harbor (1)
- Port Reading (1)
- Sayreville (1)
- Sewaren (1)
School districts (21)
- Woodbridge Township School District (25 schools)
- Edison Township School District (19 schools)
- Old Bridge Township School District (14 schools)
- Perth Amboy Public School District (12 schools)
- East Brunswick Township School District (11 schools)
- New Brunswick School District (11 schools)
- Piscataway Township School District (10 schools)
- South Brunswick School District (10 schools)
- Sayreville School District (9 schools)
- Monroe Township School District (8 schools)
- North Brunswick Township School District (8 schools)
- South Plainfield School District (7 schools)
- Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (6 schools)
- Middlesex Borough School District (6 schools)
- Carteret Public School District (5 schools)
- Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District (5 schools)
- Highland Park Boro School District (4 schools)
- Metuchen Public School District (4 schools)
- South River Public School District (4 schools)
- Spotswood Public School District (4 schools)
- Dunellen Public School District (3 schools)