For the 2025 school year, there are 75 public schools serving 47,160 students in Somerset County, NJ (there are , serving 9,997 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Somerset County, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Somerset County, NJ are Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School, Mount Prospect Elementary School and Oak Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset County, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Somerset County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Somerset County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Pierce Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Gr: K-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Mount Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 Hansom Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 470-1600
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 470-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Oak Street School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
70 West Oak Street
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2565
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2565
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Milltown Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
611 Milltown Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 927-9510
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 927-9510
Gr: PK-4 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mt. Horeb School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
80 Mount Horeb Road
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 753-5300
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 753-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Cedar Hill School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Peachtree Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2633
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2633
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
William Annin Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
70 Quincy Road
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2610
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2610
Gr: 6-8 | 1,126 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Ridge High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
268 South Finley Avenue
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2585
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
(908) 204-2585
Gr: 9-12 | 1,644 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Sunnymead Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Sunnymead Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: K-4 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
Montgomery Upper Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
375 Burnt Hill Road
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7603
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7603
Gr: 7-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Woods Road Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 South Woods Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: PK-4 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Hillsborough Township Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
435 Route 206
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: K-4 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Montgomery High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1016 Route 601
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7602
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7602
Gr: 9-12 | 1,630 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1414.
Bradley Gardens Primary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
148 Pine Street
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 725-8444
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 725-8444
Gr: PK-4 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1515.
Hamilton Primary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9 Hamilton Lane
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 575-0050
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 575-0050
Gr: K-4 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Amsterdam Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Amsterdam Drive
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: K-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Angelo L. Tomaso School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
46 Washington Valley Road
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 753-5300
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 753-5300
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1818.
Montgomery Lower Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
373 Burnt Hill Road
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7604
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7604
Gr: 5-6 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1919.
Woodfern Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Woodfern Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: K-4 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2020.
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: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2121.
Liberty Corner School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
61 Church Street
Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
(908) 204-2550
Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
(908) 204-2550
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2222.
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Mettlers Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Gr: K-12 | 1,357 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2323.
Triangle Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
156 South Triangle Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2424.
Bernardsville Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
141 Seney Drive
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 204-1916
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 204-1916
Gr: 5-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2525.
Stony Brook School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
136 Cedar Grove Road
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-2400
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-2400
Gr: 4-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2626.
Village Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Main Boulevard
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7606
Skillman, NJ 08558
(609) 466-7606
Gr: 3-4 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2727.
Branchburg Central Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Baird Road
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 526-1415
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 526-1415
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2828.
Woodland School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
114 Stirling Road
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 753-5300
Warren, NJ 07059
(908) 753-5300
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2929.
Van Holten Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 Van Holten Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-1220
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-1220
Gr: K-4 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3030.
Hillsborough Township Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
260 Triangle Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,230 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3131.
Bernards High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Olcott Avenue
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 630-3000
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 630-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3232.
Auten Road Intermediate School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
281 Auten Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: 5-6 | 1,114 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3333.
Bridgewater-raritan Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
128 Merriwood Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-8661
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
(908) 231-8661
Gr: 7-8 | 1,261 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3434.
Marion T. Bedwell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
141 Seney Drive
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 204-1920
Bernardsville, NJ 07924
(908) 204-1920
Gr: PK-4 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3535.
Bedminster Township Public School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
234 Somerville Road
Bedminster, NJ 07921
(908) 234-0768
Bedminster, NJ 07921
(908) 234-0768
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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Somerset County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cherry Ave
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7940
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7940
Gr: PK-8 | 1,267 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
25 Laurel Ave.
Kingston, NJ 08528
(609) 921-6431
Kingston, NJ 08528
(609) 921-6431
Gr: Inquire with school | 16 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Franklin Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
49 Napolean Court
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 764-4102
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 764-4102
Gr: K-6 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 97%
580 Old York Rd
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 725-2828
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 725-2828
Gr: 3-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Somerset County, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Somerset County, NJ include Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School, Mount Prospect Elementary School and Oak Street School.
How many public schools are located in Somerset County?
75 public schools are located in Somerset County.
What percentage of students in Somerset County go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Somerset County are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset County?
Somerset County public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Somerset County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Somerset County include: Somerville Middle School vs. Bridgewater-raritan Middle School, Pine Grove Manor School vs. Macafee Road School, Van Derveer Elementary School vs. Adamsville Primary School
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