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Best Schools in Rahway, NJ
Rahway, NJ has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,521 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Rahway meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rahway, NJ
The top high schools in Rahway, 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. Linden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1801 Students
3. Rahway High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rahway Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1204 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rahway, NJ
The top middle schools in Rahway, 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. Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rahway Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 675 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 Rahway, NJ
The top elementary schools in Rahway, 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. Grover Cleveland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rahway Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 469 Students
3. Franklin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rahway Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 627 Students
4. Madison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rahway Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 387 Students
5. Roosevelt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rahway Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 573 Students
6. Number 8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Linden Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students
7. Ecyc, Inc. Education With Care For Young Children
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ecyc, Inc. Education With Care For Young Children • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 78 Students
8. Precious Pumpkin Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Precious Pumpkin Learning Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 79 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rahway, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rahway, NJ has a total population of 28,811 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rahway, 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 Rahway, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rahway, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rahway, 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 Rahway, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rahway, NJ
How many schools are in Rahway, NJ?
Rahway, NJ has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,521 students in total.
How do schools in Rahway perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Rahway score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Rahway meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rahway?
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: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Rahway
6 of 6 schools in Rahway carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 6
All 6 public schools we grade in Rahway. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
- Franklin Elementary School
- Grover Cleveland Elementary School
- Madison Elementary School
- Roosevelt Elementary School
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.