Best High Schools in Union, NJ

Union, NJ has 9 high schools with 11,187 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 score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Union underperform expectations.

1. Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1281 Students

2. Columbia High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1930 Students

3. Union High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2308 Students

4. Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 996 Students

5. David Brearley Middle/high School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kenilworth School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 774 Students

6. Roselle Park High School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Roselle Park Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 630 Students

7. Hillside High School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 925 Students

8. Irvington High School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Irvington Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1684 Students

9. 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 Union, NJ

Union, NJ has 14 middle schools with 8,780 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 score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Union don't meet expectations.

1. Washington School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades 5 • 388 Students

2. William F. Halloran School No.22

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 1089 Students

3. Maplewood Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students

4. Kawameeh Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 710 Students

5. Burnet Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 981 Students

6. Roselle Park Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Roselle Park Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 479 Students

7. Jefferson Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 5 • 528 Students

8. Union Avenue Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Irvington Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 730 Students

9. Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Springfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 518 Students

10. Hillside Innovation Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 99 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Union, NJ

Union, NJ has 17 elementary schools with 7,711 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 score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Union meet expectations.

1. South Mountain School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 284 Students

2. Tuscan Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 577 Students

3. Washington Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 572 Students

4. Livingston Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 465 Students

5. Connecticut Farms Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students

6. Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students

7. Warren G. Harding Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kenilworth School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 681 Students

8. Victor Mravlag School No. 21

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 623 Students

9. Robert Gordon Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Roselle Park Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students

10. Sherman Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Roselle Park Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Union, NJ

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

Community Factors

Union, NJ has a total population of 53,617 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Union, NJ

27,678

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

42%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Union, NJ.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

17.85 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.17 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.68 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Union, NJ.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,314 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

81 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hillside, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Maplewood, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Millburn, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Irvington, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 11%
  • Projected Test Scores: 16%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Springfield, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Cranford, NJ

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations