Best Schools in Somerset, NJ
Somerset, NJ has a total of 33 schools including 9 high schools, 9 middle schools and 15 elementary schools. A total of 24,465 students attend Somerset, NJ schools. On average, schools in Somerset score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Somerset don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Somerset, NJ
Somerset, NJ has 9 high schools with 12,554 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 score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Somerset underperform expectations.
1. Hunterdon Central Regional High School District
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Hunterdon Central Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2486 Students
2. Piscataway Township High School
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Piscataway Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2144 Students
3. North Brunswick Township High School
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North Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1881 Students
4. Franklin High School
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Franklin Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2220 Students
5. Manville High School
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Manville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 501 Students
6. New Brunswick High School
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New Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2477 Students
7. New Brunswick Adult High School
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New Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 102 Students
Best Middle Schools in Somerset, NJ
Somerset, NJ has 9 middle schools with 5,367 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 score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Somerset don't meet expectations.
1. Readington Middle School
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Readington Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 492 Students
2. Branchburg Central Middle School
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Branchburg Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 410 Students
3. Conackamack Middle School
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Piscataway Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students
4. North Brunswick Twp. Middle School
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North Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 858 Students
5. Franklin Middle School At Sampson G. Smith Campus
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Franklin Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
6. Alexander Batcho Intermediate School
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Manville School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 485 Students
7. Blanquita B. Valenti Community School
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New Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 569 Students
8. Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus
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Franklin Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 730 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Somerset, NJ
Somerset, NJ has 15 elementary schools with 6,544 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 score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Somerset don't meet expectations.
1. Amsterdam Elementary School
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Hillsborough Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 390 Students
2. Knollwood Elementary School
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Piscataway Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 508 Students
3. Holland Brook School
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Readington Township School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 306 Students
4. Martin Luther King Elementary School
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Piscataway Township School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 484 Students
5. John Adams
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North Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 498 Students
6. Macafee Road School
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Franklin Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 413 Students
7. Claremont Elementary School
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Franklin Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 655 Students
8. Conerly Road School
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Franklin Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 314 Students
9. Franklin Park School
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Franklin Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 660 Students
10. Elizabeth Avenue School
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Franklin Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 554 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Somerset, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Somerset, NJ has a total population of 36,697 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Somerset, 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, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Somerset, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Somerset, 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, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 34%
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