For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 667 students in Watchung, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 281 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Watchung, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Watchung, NJ are Valley View School and Bayberry School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watchung, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Watchung have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Watchung, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Valley View Road
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 755-4422
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 755-4422
Gr: 5-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Bayberry School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
113 Bayberry Lane
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 755-8184
Watchung, NJ 07069
(908) 755-8184
Gr: PK-4 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Watchung, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Watchung, NJ include Valley View School and Bayberry School.
How many public schools are located in Watchung?
2 public schools are located in Watchung.
What percentage of students in Watchung go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Watchung are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Watchung?
Watchung public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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