Best High Schools in Summit, NJ

Summit, NJ has 7 high schools with 5,239 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 Summit score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Summit greatly exceed expectations.

1. Millburn High School

A

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1378 Students

2. Summit High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Summit Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1161 Students

3. Governor Livingston High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Berkeley Heights School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 936 Students

4. Jonathan Dayton High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Springfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 659 Students

Best Middle Schools in Summit, NJ

Summit, NJ has 4 middle schools with 3,102 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 Summit score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Summit meet expectations.

1. Millburn Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1133 Students

2. Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Summit Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 942 Students

3. Deerfield Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mountainside School District • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 467 Students

4. Columbia Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Berkeley Heights School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 560 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Summit, NJ

Summit, NJ has 12 elementary schools with 2,923 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 Summit score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Summit greatly exceed expectations.

1. Hartshorn School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 437 Students

2. Lincoln-hubbard Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Summit Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 328 Students

3. Brayton Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Summit Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 304 Students

4. Franklin Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Summit Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 327 Students

5. Washington Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Summit Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 310 Students

6. Thomas P. Hughes School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Berkeley Heights School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 276 Students

7. Jefferson Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Summit Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 215 Students

8. Primary Center At Wilson

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Summit Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 202 Students

9. Primary Center At Jefferson

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Summit Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 143 Students

10. Cpc Weekday Nursery School & Kindergarten

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Cpc Weekday Nursery School & Kindergarten • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 143 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Summit, NJ

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Summit, NJ has a total population of 22,787 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 74% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Summit, NJ

11,264

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

74%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Summit, NJ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

14.38 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.50 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.88 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Summit, NJ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Summit, NJ.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

91 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Summit, NJ Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations