Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bradley Gardens Primary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bradley Gardens Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bradley Gardens Primary School's student population of 255 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bradley Gardens Primary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bradley Gardens Primary School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
10%
Hispanic
18%
33%
Black
5%
15%
White
45%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bradley Gardens Primary School's ranking?
Bradley Gardens Primary School is ranked #176 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bradley Gardens Primary School often compared to?
Bradley Gardens Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Kennedy Primary School, Milltown Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bradley Gardens Primary School?
255 students attend Bradley Gardens Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bradley Gardens Primary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bradley Gardens Primary School?
Bradley Gardens Primary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bradley Gardens Primary School offer ?
Bradley Gardens Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Bradley Gardens Primary School part of?
Bradley Gardens Primary School is part of Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District.
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