Pine Grove Manor School

130 Highland Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pine Grove Manor School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pine Grove Manor School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Pine Grove Manor School's student population of 379 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars

School Rankings

Pine Grove Manor School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Grove Manor School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1430 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35-39%
38%
30-34%
49%
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
77%
34%
Black
15%
14%
White
4%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pine Grove Manor School's ranking?
Pine Grove Manor School is ranked #1430 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pine Grove Manor School often compared to?
Pine Grove Manor Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macafee Road School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Pine Grove Manor School?
379 students attend Pine Grove Manor School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Pine Grove Manor School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Grove Manor School?
Pine Grove Manor School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pine Grove Manor School offer ?
Pine Grove Manor School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Grove Manor School part of?
Pine Grove Manor School is part of Franklin Township Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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