Best Schools in Watchung, NJ
Watchung, NJ has a total of 16 schools including 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 8,761 students attend Watchung, NJ schools. On average, schools in Watchung score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Watchung don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Watchung, NJ
Watchung, NJ has 3 high schools with 3,891 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 Watchung score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Watchung don't meet expectations.
1. Watchung Hills Regional High School
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Watchung Hills Regional High School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1741 Students
2. Governor Livingston High School
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Berkeley Heights School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 936 Students
3. North Plainfield High School
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North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1214 Students
Best Middle Schools in Watchung, NJ
Watchung, NJ has 5 middle schools with 2,228 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 Watchung score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Watchung don't meet expectations.
1. Warren Middle School
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Warren Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
2. Columbia Middle School
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Berkeley Heights School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 560 Students
3. Green Brook Middle School
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Green Brook Township Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 346 Students
4. Valley View School
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Watchung Borough School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 254 Students
5. Somerset School
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North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 530 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Watchung, NJ
Watchung, NJ has 8 elementary schools with 2,642 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 Watchung score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Watchung don't meet expectations.
1. Mountain Park School
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Berkeley Heights School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 223 Students
2. Thomas P. Hughes School
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Berkeley Heights School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 276 Students
3. Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School
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Green Brook Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 381 Students
4. Bayberry School
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Watchung Borough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 410 Students
5. William Woodruff School
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Berkeley Heights School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 234 Students
6. Woodland School
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Warren Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 268 Students
7. Central School
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Warren Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 308 Students
8. West End School
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North Plainfield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 542 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Watchung, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Watchung, NJ has a total population of 8,449 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 60% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Watchung, 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 Watchung, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Watchung, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Watchung, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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