Top Rankings
East Windsor Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,116 students in East Windsor Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in East Windsor Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
5,116 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
465 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
East Windsor Regional School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#423 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
23%

Graduation Rate
88%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
797 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
16%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,500 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
34%
# Black Students
424 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
8%
15%
# White Students
1,213 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
24%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
159 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
98
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
339
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
379
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
375
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
361
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
365
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
392
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
386
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
377
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
411
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
397
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
407
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
427
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
402
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,840 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,195 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$36,642 MM

Spending
$119 MM
$35,142 MM

Revenue / Student
$23,840
$26,931

Spending / Student
$23,195
$25,828

Best East Windsor Regional School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walter C. Black Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
371 Stockton Street
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7816
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7816
Grades: K-2
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
58 Twin Rivers Dr South
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7800
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7800
Grades: K-2
| 583 students
Rank: #33.
Perry L. Drew Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Twin Rivers Drive North
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7820
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7820
Grades: 3-5
| 591 students
Rank: #44.
Grace N. Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
380 Stockton St
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7833
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7833
Grades: 3-5
| 625 students
Rank: #55.
Melvin H. Kreps Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5 Kent Lane
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7767
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7767
Grades: 6-8
| 1,174 students
Rank: #66.
Hightstown High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Leshin Lane
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7738
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7738
Grades: 9-12
| 1,633 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Windsor Regional School District?
East Windsor Regional School District manages 6 public schools serving 5,116 students.
What is the rank of East Windsor Regional School District?
East Windsor Regional School District is ranked #424 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Windsor Regional School District?
49% of East Windsor Regional School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Windsor Regional School District?
East Windsor Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is East Windsor Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,195 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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