Top Rankings
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,774 students in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
7,774 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
699 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#158 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
23%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)8.5%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
30%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
20%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
4%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
40%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,340 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,706 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$228 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$223 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$29,340
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$28,706
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milltown Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
611 Milltown Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 927-9510
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 927-9510
Gr: PK-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Bradley Gardens Primary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
148 Pine Street
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 725-8444
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 725-8444
Gr: PK-4 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Primary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9 Hamilton Lane
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 575-0050
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 575-0050
Gr: K-4 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Van Holten Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 Van Holten Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-1220
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-1220
Gr: K-4 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Bridgewater-raritan Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
128 Merriwood Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-8661
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-8661
Gr: 7-8 | 1,220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Eisenhower Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
791 Eisenhower Avenue
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-0230
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-0230
Gr: 5-6 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Bridgewater-raritan High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Garretson Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-8660
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-8660
Gr: 9-12 | 2,673 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Crim Primary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Crim Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-1022
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-1022
Gr: PK-4 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Hillside Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
844 Brown Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-1905
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-1905
Gr: 5-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Adamsville Primary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Union Avenue
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 526-6440
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 526-6440
Gr: PK-4 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
John F. Kennedy Primary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 Woodmere Street
Raritan, NJ 08869
(908) 231-1179
Raritan, NJ 08869
(908) 231-1179
Gr: K-4 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District?
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,774 students.
What is the rank of Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District?
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District is ranked #156 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District?
40% of Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District?
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,706 is less than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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