Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brookside Place School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Brookside Place School serves the northwest part of Cranford, NJ, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge being 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookside Place School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Brookside Place School's student population of 364 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Motto
Empowering Students to Thrive in a Diverse and Dynamic World
School Rankings
Brookside Place School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookside Place School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#117 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
15%
35%
Black
n/a
14%
White
75%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookside Place School's ranking?
Brookside Place School is ranked #117 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Brookside Place School often compared to?
Brookside Place Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orange Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Brookside Place School?
364 students attend Brookside Place School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Brookside Place School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookside Place School?
Brookside Place School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brookside Place School offer ?
Brookside Place School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookside Place School part of?
Brookside Place School is part of Cranford Public School District.
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