Top Rankings
Edison Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 16,812 students in Edison Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Edison Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
16,812 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
1,247 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Edison Township School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 89% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 650 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
23%
Graduation Rate
89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.72
# American Indian Students
183 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
10,826 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
64%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,434 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
34%
# Black Students
1,424 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
9%
15%
# White Students
1,497 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
9%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
28 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
410 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
265
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
982
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,226
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,160
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,298
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,347
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,331
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,411
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,392
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,389
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,226
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,229
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,291
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,265
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,696 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 $18,580 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$331 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$312 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,696
$26,931
Spending / Student
$18,580
$25,828
Best Edison Township School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Madison Intermediate School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
838 New Dover Road
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2960
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2960
Grades: 3-5
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1081 New Dover Road
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2920
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2920
Grades: 6-8
| 1,009 students
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
285 Tingley Lane
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2980
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2980
Grades: K-5
| 611 students
Rank: #44.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Woodrow Wilson Drive
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2870
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2870
Grades: 6-8
| 1,204 students
Rank: #55.
Woodbrook Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15 Robin Road
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2901
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2901
Grades: K-5
| 885 students
Rank: #66.
Menlo Park Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Monroe Avenue
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2910
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2910
Grades: K-5
| 827 students
Rank: #77.
John P. Stevens High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
855 Grove Avenue
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2800
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,675 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
53 Brookville Road
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5270
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5270
Grades: K-5
| 948 students
Rank: #99.
John Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Cornell Street
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5370
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5370
Grades: K-5
| 766 students
Rank: #1010.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7 Sharp Rd
Edison, NJ 08837
(848) 229-4716
Edison, NJ 08837
(848) 229-4716
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #1111.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
153 Winthrop Road
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5280
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5280
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #1212.
Herbert Hoover Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
174 Jackson Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 452-2940
Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 452-2940
Grades: 6-8
| 1,031 students
Rank: #1313.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2485 Woodbridge Avenue
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5300
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5300
Grades: K-5
| 620 students
Rank: #1414.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Division Street
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5290
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5290
Grades: 6-8
| 948 students
Rank: #1515.
Edison High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Boulevard Of The Eagles
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5200
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,336 students
Rank: #1616.
Lindeneau Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Blossom Street
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5320
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5320
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: n/an/a
10 Boulevard Of The Eagles
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 452-2804
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 452-2804
Grades: PK-K
| 72 students
Rank: n/an/a
838 New Dover Rd
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2939
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2939
Grades: PK-K
| 193 students
Rank: n/an/a
840 New Dover Road
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2990
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2990
Grades: K-2
| 504 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Edison Township School District?
Edison Township School District manages 19 public schools serving 16,812 students.
What is the rank of Edison Township School District?
Edison Township School District is ranked #126 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Edison Township School District?
64% of Edison Township School District students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Edison Township School District?
Edison Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Edison Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,580 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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