Best Schools in Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County, NJ has a total of 166 schools including 38 high schools, 32 middle schools and 93 elementary schools. A total of 88,749 students attend Somerset County, NJ schools. On average, schools in Somerset County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Somerset County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County, NJ has 38 high schools with 37,231 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 Somerset County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Somerset County meet expectations.
1. Ridge High School
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Bernards Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1682 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. West Morris Mendham High School
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West Morris Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1077 Students
4. Princeton High School
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Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1532 Students
5. Montgomery High School
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Montgomery Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1603 Students
6. Hillsborough High School
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Hillsborough Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2368 Students
7. West Morris Central High School
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West Morris Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 994 Students
8. Somerset County Vocational Technical High School
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Somerset County Vocational And Technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
9. Watchung Hills Regional High School
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Watchung Hills Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1741 Students
10. Bernards High School
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Somerset Hills Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 812 Students
Best Middle Schools in Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County, NJ has 32 middle schools with 21,259 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 Somerset County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Somerset County meet expectations.
1. Montgomery Upper Middle School
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Montgomery Township School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 790 Students
2. Montgomery Lower Middle School
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Montgomery Township School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 738 Students
3. Thomas R Grover Middle School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1197 Students
4. William Annin Middle School
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Bernards Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1131 Students
5. Princeton Middle School
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Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 816 Students
6. Auten Road Intermediate School
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Hillsborough Township Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 1203 Students
7. Warren Middle School
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Warren Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
8. Eisenhower Intermediate School
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Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 627 Students
9. Hillsborough Township Middle School
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Hillsborough Township Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1193 Students
10. Green Brook Middle School
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Green Brook Township Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 346 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Somerset County, NJ
Somerset County, NJ has 93 elementary schools with 28,228 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 Somerset County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Somerset County don't meet expectations.
1. Mount Prospect Elementary School
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Bernards Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
2. Hamilton Primary School
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Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 479 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. Village Elementary School
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Montgomery Township School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 628 Students
6. Milltown Primary School
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Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 362 Students
7. Cedar Hill School
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Bernards Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 520 Students
8. Oak Street School
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Bernards Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students
9. Amsterdam Elementary School
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Hillsborough Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 390 Students
10. Mt. Horeb School
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Warren Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Somerset County, NJ
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Somerset County, NJ has a total population of 345,361 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Somerset 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 Somerset County, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Somerset County, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Somerset County, 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 Somerset County, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
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