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Best Schools in Union, NJ
Union, NJ has 26 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 15 elementary) serving 19,245 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Union meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Union, NJ
The top high schools in Union, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1930 Students
2. Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 996 Students
3. Union High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2308 Students
4. Hillside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 925 Students
5. Irvington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irvington Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1684 Students
Best Middle Schools in Union, NJ
The top middle schools in Union, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maplewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 721 Students
2. Kawameeh Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 710 Students
3. Jefferson Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 5 • 528 Students
4. Burnet Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 981 Students
5. Union Avenue Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Irvington Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 730 Students
6. Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 376 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Union, NJ
The top elementary schools in Union, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tuscan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 577 Students
2. Washington Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 572 Students
3. Connecticut Farms Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
4. Livingston Elementary
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Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 465 Students
5. Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School
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Projected Test Scores
South Orange-maplewood School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students
6. Victor Mravlag School No. 21
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Projected Test Scores
Elizabeth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 623 Students
7. Hurden Looker School
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Projected Test Scores
Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 376 Students
8. Battle Hill Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 385 Students
9. Hannah Caldwell Elementary
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Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 779 Students
10. Franklin Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 452 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
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 Union, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Union, NJ
How many schools are in Union, NJ?
Union, NJ has 26 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 19,245 students in total.
How do schools in Union perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Union score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Union meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Union?
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: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Union
10 of 10 schools in Union carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3C: 3D: 4
All 10 public schools we grade in Union. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (7)
- Battle Hill Elementary
- Connecticut Farms Elementary
- Franklin Elementary
- Hannah Caldwell Elementary
- Jefferson Elementary
- Livingston Elementary
- Washington Elementary
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.