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Best Schools in Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Compare 15 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
15
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
7,470
Total Students
Across Scotch Plains
13.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
15 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score70%
ELA Assessment Score75%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)10 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓31% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,562 students at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 2:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Union County Magnet High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
9.4
Rating
Students
297
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
95%
Academy For Allied Health Sciences
publichighGrade 9-12
1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
9.1
Rating
Students
308
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
87%
Academy For Information Technology
publichighGrade 9-12
1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
9
Rating
Students
307
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
92%
Academy For Performing Arts
publichighGrade 9-12
1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
8
Rating
Students
242
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
67%
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-4
16 Kevin Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
7.6
Rating
Students
526
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
78%
Evergreen Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-4
2280 Evergreen Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
7
Rating
Students
449
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
72%
Union County Tech
publichighGrade 9-12
1776 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
7
Rating
Students
502
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
62%
School One Elementary
publicelementaryPK-4
563 Willow Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
6.7
Rating
Students
424
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
62%
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-4
721 Westfield Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
6.5
Rating
Students
434
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
72%
William J. Mcginn Elementary School
publicelementaryK-4
1100 Roosevelt Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
6.5
Rating
Students
543
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
71%
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 5-8
580 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
5.9
Rating
Students
913
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
50%
Terrill Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 5-8
1301 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
5.8
Rating
Students
822
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
55%
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
publichighGrade 9-12
667 Westfield Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
5.6
Rating
Students
1,562
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
42%
Hillcrest Academy-North
publichighGrade 9-12
2630 Plainfield Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
0
Rating
Students
74
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Union County Career & Technical Institute
publichighGrade 9-12
1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
0
Rating
Students
67
Student-Teacher
2:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Scotch Plains
Scotch Plains, New Jersey is home to 15 schools serving over 7,470 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Scotch Plains, New Jersey?
There are 15 schools in Scotch Plains, serving 7,470 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Scotch Plains?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Scotch Plains include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Scotch Plains?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Scotch Plains is 13.2:1.