Best Schools in Union County, NJ
Union County, NJ has a total of 259 schools including 60 high schools, 46 middle schools and 147 elementary schools. A total of 125,571 students attend Union County, NJ schools. On average, schools in Union County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Union County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Union County, NJ
Union County, NJ has 60 high schools with 42,039 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 Union 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, high schools in Union County don't meet expectations.
1. Union County Magnet High School
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Union County Vocational-technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 303 Students
2. Academy For Allied Health Sciences
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Union County Vocational-technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 303 Students
3. Academy For Information Technology
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Union County Vocational-technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 297 Students
4. Millburn High School
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Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1378 Students
5. Union County Tech
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Union County Vocational-technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 511 Students
6. Academy For Performing Arts
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Union County Vocational-technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 231 Students
7. New Providence High School
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New Providence School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 666 Students
8. Summit High School
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Summit Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1161 Students
9. Westfield Senior High School
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Westfield Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1818 Students
10. John P. Stevens High School
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Edison Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2680 Students
Best Middle Schools in Union County, NJ
Union County, NJ has 46 middle schools with 29,725 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 Union County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Union County meet expectations.
1. Washington School
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Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades 5 • 388 Students
2. Roosevelt Intermediate School
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Westfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students
3. Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
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Summit Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 942 Students
4. New Providence Middle School
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New Providence School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 398 Students
5. Thomas Edison Intermediate School
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Westfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students
6. Deerfield Elementary School
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Mountainside School District • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 467 Students
7. Columbia Middle School
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Berkeley Heights School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 560 Students
8. Orange Avenue School
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Cranford Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 765 Students
9. Terrill Middle School
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Scotch Plains-fanwood School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 837 Students
10. Terence C. Reilly School No 7
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 1126 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Union County, NJ
Union County, NJ has 147 elementary schools with 51,541 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 Union County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Union County don't meet expectations.
1. Glenwood School
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Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 378 Students
2. Wyoming School
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Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 352 Students
3. South Mountain School
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Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 284 Students
4. Lincoln-hubbard Elementary School
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Summit Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 328 Students
5. Ps 26 Carteret School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #31 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 270 Students
6. Allen W. Roberts School
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New Providence School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 676 Students
7. Brayton Elementary School
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Summit Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 304 Students
8. Tamaques Elementary School
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Westfield Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 414 Students
9. Washington Elementary School
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Westfield Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 263 Students
10. Franklin Elementary School
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Summit Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 327 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Union County, NJ
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Union County, NJ has a total population of 575,345 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Union 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 Union County, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Union County, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Union County, NJ.
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Union County, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
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