Best Schools in Union, NJ
Union, NJ has a total of 40 schools including 9 high schools, 14 middle schools and 17 elementary schools. A total of 27,678 students attend Union, NJ schools. On average, schools in Union score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Union don't meet expectations.
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
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1281 Students
2. Columbia High School
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South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1930 Students
3. Union High School
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Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2308 Students
4. Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 996 Students
5. David Brearley Middle/high School
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Kenilworth School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 774 Students
6. Roselle Park High School
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Roselle Park Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 630 Students
7. Hillside High School
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Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 925 Students
8. Irvington High School
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Irvington Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1684 Students
9. Jonathan Dayton High School
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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
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Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades 5 • 388 Students
2. William F. Halloran School No.22
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 1089 Students
3. Maplewood Middle School
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South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students
4. Kawameeh Middle School
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Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 710 Students
5. Burnet Middle School
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Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 981 Students
6. Roselle Park Middle School
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Roselle Park Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 479 Students
7. Jefferson Elementary
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Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 5 • 528 Students
8. Union Avenue Middle School
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Irvington Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 730 Students
9. Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
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Springfield Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 518 Students
10. Hillside Innovation Academy
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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
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Millburn Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 284 Students
2. Tuscan Elementary School
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South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 577 Students
3. Washington Elementary
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Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 572 Students
4. Livingston Elementary
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Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 465 Students
5. Connecticut Farms Elementary
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Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
6. Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School
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South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students
7. Warren G. Harding Elementary School
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Kenilworth School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 681 Students
8. Victor Mravlag School No. 21
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Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 623 Students
9. Robert Gordon Elementary School
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Roselle Park Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students
10. Sherman Elementary School
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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
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, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Union, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
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