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Best Schools in Rumson, NJ
Rumson, NJ has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,878 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Rumson greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rumson, NJ
The top high schools in Rumson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rumson-fair Haven Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 876 Students
2. Middletown High School South
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Middletown Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students
3. Red Bank Regional High School
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Projected Test Scores
Red Bank Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1195 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rumson, NJ
The top middle schools in Rumson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forrestdale School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rumson Borough School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 525 Students
2. Bayshore Middle School
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Middletown Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rumson, NJ
The top elementary schools in Rumson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Point Road School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Silver Boro School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 370 Students
2. Deane-porter Elementary School
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Rumson Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 384 Students
3. Viola L Sickles School
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Fair Haven School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 452 Students
4. Monmouth Beach Elementary School
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Monmouth Beach School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 257 Students
5. Navesink Elementary School
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Middletown Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 208 Students
6. The Rumson Country Day School
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The Rumson Country Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 344 Students
7. Holy Cross Academy
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Holy Cross Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 232 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rumson, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rumson, NJ has a total population of 8,046 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 77% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rumson, 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 Rumson, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rumson, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rumson, 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 Rumson, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rumson, NJ
How many schools are in Rumson, NJ?
Rumson, NJ has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,878 students in total.
How do schools in Rumson perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Rumson score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Rumson greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rumson?
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: 60%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 42%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 41%
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Rumson
3 of 3 schools in Rumson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Rumson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.