Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cranbury School ranks in the top 20% 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 46% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Cranbury School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cranbury School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cranbury School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#270 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
10%
Hispanic
7%
32%
Black
5%
15%
White
56%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cranbury School's ranking?
Cranbury School is ranked #270 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Cranbury School?
472 students attend Cranbury School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Cranbury School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% 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
What school district is Cranbury School part of?
Cranbury School is part of Cranbury Township School District.
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