For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,491 students in Somerset, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Somerset, NJ are Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School and Macafee Road School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Somerset have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Somerset, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Pierce Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Grades: K-12
| 608 students
Rank: #22.
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Mettlers Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Grades: K-12
| 1,357 students
Rank: #33.
Macafee Road School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
53 Macafee Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9097
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9097
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #44.
Elizabeth Avenue School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
363 Elizabeth Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-0113
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-0113
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #55.
Conerly Road School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35 Conerly Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9362
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9362
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #66.
Franklin Middle School At Sampson G. Smith Campus
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1649 Amwell Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 873-2800
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 873-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 714 students
Rank: #77.
Pine Grove Manor School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 Highland Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-2424
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-2424
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #88.
Hillcrest School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Franklin Blvd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-0170
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-0170
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #99.
Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Francis Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-6410
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-6410
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students
Somerset, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Franklin Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
49 Napolean Court
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 764-4102
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 764-4102
Grades: K-6
| 214 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Somerset, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Somerset, NJ include Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School and Macafee Road School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Somerset?
9 public elementary schools are located in Somerset.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset?
Somerset public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Somerset are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Somerset include: Pine Grove Manor School vs. Macafee Road School, Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School vs. Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School vs. Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
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