Top 10 Best Somerset County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 75 public schools serving 47,037 students in Somerset County, NJ (there are 81 private schools, serving 10,446 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Somerset County, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Somerset County, NJ are Ridge High School, Mount Prospect Elementary School and Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset County, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Somerset County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Somerset County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridge High School
Math: 71% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
268 South Finley Avenue
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2585
Grades: 9-12
| 1,731 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Prospect Elementary School
Math: 82% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
111 Hansom Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 470-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Charter School
Math: 62% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
150 Pierce Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Grades: K-12
| 596 students
Rank: #44.
Hamilton Primary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9 Hamilton Lane
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 575-0050
Grades: K-4
| 502 students
Rank: #55.
Montgomery Upper Middle School
Math: 55% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
375 Burnt Hill Road
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7603
Grades: 7-8
| 830 students
Rank: #66.
William Annin Middle School
Math: 54% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
70 Quincy Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2610
Grades: 6-8
| 1,124 students
Rank: #77.
Mt. Horeb School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
80 Mount Horeb Road
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 753-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #88.
Montgomery High School
Math: 52% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1016 Route 601
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7602
Grades: 9-12
| 1,561 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Angelo L. Tomaso School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
46 Washington Valley Road
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 753-5300
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Milltown Primary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
611 Milltown Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 927-9510
Grades: PK-4
| 338 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Montgomery Lower Middle School
Math: 62% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
373 Burnt Hill Road
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7604
Grades: 5-6
| 718 students
Rank: #1212.
Village Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Main Boulevard
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7606
Grades: 3-4
| 643 students
Rank: #1313.
Cedar Hill School
Math: 65% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Peachtree Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2633
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #1414.
Oak Street School
Math: 61% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
70 West Oak Street
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2565
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #1515.
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Charter School
Math: 55% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Mettlers Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Grades: K-12
| 1,277 students
Rank: #1616.
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School
Vocational School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14 Vogt Drive
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 526-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 347 students
Rank: #1717.
Van Holten Primary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
360 Van Holten Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-1220
Grades: K-4
| 310 students
Rank: #1818.
Hillsborough High School
Math: 42% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
466 Raider Boulevard
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,351 students
Rank: #1919.
Amsterdam Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 Amsterdam Drive
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: K-4
| 420 students
Rank: #2020.
Liberty Corner School
Math: 52% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
61 Church Street
Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
(908) 204-2550
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #2121.
Stony Brook School
Math: 55% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
136 Cedar Grove Road
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-2400
Grades: 4-5
| 292 students
Rank: #2222.
Branchburg Central Middle School
Math: 39% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 Baird Road
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 526-1415
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: #2323.
Watchung Hills Regional High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
108 Stirling Rd.
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 647-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,823 students
Rank: #2424.
Hillsborough Township Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
260 Triangle Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,212 students
Rank: #2525.
Auten Road Intermediate School
Math: 43% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
281 Auten Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: 5-6
| 1,156 students
Rank: #2626.
Hillsborough Township Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
435 Route 206
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: K-4
| 478 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Triangle Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
156 South Triangle Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: K-4
| 356 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Woods Road Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
120 South Woods Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: PK-4
| 399 students
Rank: #2929.
Eisenhower Intermediate School
Math: 37% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
791 Eisenhower Avenue
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-0230
Grades: 5-6
| 673 students
Rank: #3030.
Bridgewater-raritan Middle School
Math: 38% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
128 Merriwood Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-8661
Grades: 7-8
| 1,401 students
Rank: #3131.
Woodfern Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
425 Woodfern Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: K-4
| 338 students
Rank: #3232.
Whiton Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
470 Whiton Road
Neshanic Station, NJ 08853
(908) 371-0842
Grades: PK-3
| 580 students
Rank: #3333.
Valley View School
Math: 36% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
50 Valley View Road
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 755-4422
Grades: 5-8
| 253 students
Rank: #3434.
Bernards High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25 Olcott Avenue
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 630-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 797 students
Rank: #3535.
Crim Primary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1300 Crim Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-1022
Grades: PK-4
| 383 students
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Somerset County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Cherry Ave
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7940
Grades: PK-8
| 1,267 students
25 Laurel Ave.
Kingston, NJ 08528
(609) 921-6431
Grades: Inquire with school
| 16 students
49 Napolean Court
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 764-4102
Grades: K-6
| 214 students
337 West Second St
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7932
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
580 Old York Rd
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 725-2828
Grades: 3-5
| 328 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Somerset County, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Somerset County, NJ include Ridge High School, Mount Prospect Elementary School and Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Somerset County, NJ?
75 public schools are located in Somerset County, NJ.
What percentage of students in Somerset County, NJ go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Somerset County, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset County, NJ?
Somerset County, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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