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Best Schools in Springfield, NJ
Springfield, NJ has 19 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 9 elementary) serving 12,100 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Springfield exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Springfield, NJ
The top high schools in Springfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Millburn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1378 Students
2. Summit High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1161 Students
3. Jonathan Dayton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 659 Students
4. Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2308 Students
Best Middle Schools in Springfield, NJ
The top middle schools in Springfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades 5 • 388 Students
2. Millburn Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1133 Students
3. Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 942 Students
4. Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 518 Students
5. Jefferson Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 5 • 528 Students
6. Burnet Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 981 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Springfield, NJ
The top elementary schools in Springfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Mountain School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 284 Students
2. Edward V. Walton Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 551 Students
3. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 215 Students
4. Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 245 Students
5. James Caldwell Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 219 Students
6. Battle Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 385 Students
7. Springfield Genius Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Springfield Genius Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 22 Students
8. The Children's Academy
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Projected Test Scores
The Children's Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 40 Students
9. Primary Center At Jefferson
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Projected Test Scores
Summit Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 143 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Springfield, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Springfield, NJ has a total population of 17,859 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Springfield, 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 Springfield, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Springfield, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Springfield, 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 Springfield, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Springfield, NJ
How many schools are in Springfield, NJ?
Springfield, NJ has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 12,100 students in total.
How do schools in Springfield perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Springfield score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Springfield exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Springfield?
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: 56%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 53%
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Springfield
5 of 5 schools in Springfield carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 3C: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Springfield. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.