Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cranbury School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Cranbury School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Cranbury, NJ, encompassing approximately 13.4 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cranbury 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
Cranbury School's student population of 421 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1897
School Rankings
Cranbury 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 Cranbury School is 0.65, 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
#169 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
31%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
50%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cranbury School's ranking?
Cranbury School is ranked #169 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Cranbury School often compared to?
Cranbury Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sayen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Cranbury School?
421 students attend Cranbury School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Cranbury School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cranbury School?
Cranbury School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cranbury School offer ?
Cranbury School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cranbury School part of?
Cranbury School is part of Cranbury Township School District.
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