Top New Providence Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public schools in New Providence, NJ, serving 2,418 students. New Providence has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
- New Providence, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in New Providence have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in New Providence, NJ are New Providence Middle School, Salt Brook School and Allen W. Roberts School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Jersey public school average of 12:1.
Top New Providence, NJ Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- New Providence Middle School Math: 81% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 5%35 Pioneer Drive10
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-9161
Grades: 7-8 | 386 students
- Salt Brook School Math: 78% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 10%40 Maple St10
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-7100
Grades: K-6 | 650 students
- Allen W. Roberts School Math: 74% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 10%80 Jones Dr10
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-4707
Grades: PK-6 | 707 students
- New Providence High School Math: 64% | Reading: 74%Rank:8/Top 30%35 Pioneer Dr10
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-4700
Grades: 9-12 | 630 students
- Developmental Learning Center New Providence Special Education School330 Central Avenue
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 508-1345
Grades: K-6 | 45 students
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