For the 2025 school year, there are 134 public elementary schools serving 67,449 students in Union County, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Union County, NJ are Washington Elementary School, Lincoln-hubbard Elementary School and Salt Brook School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Union County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Union County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
900 St. Marks Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4600
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4600
Grades: 1-5
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln-hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
52 Woodland Ave
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1333
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1333
Grades: 1-5
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Salt Brook School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
40 Maple St
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-7100
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-7100
Grades: K-6
| 592 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Brayton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
89 Tulip Street
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1276
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1276
Grades: 1-5
| 322 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
136 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 277-2613
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 277-2613
Grades: 1-5
| 350 students
Rank: #66.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Prospect Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4590
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4590
Grades: 1-5
| 531 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
507 Morris Ave
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-0817
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-0817
Grades: 1-5
| 303 students
Rank: #88.
Allen W. Roberts School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
80 Jones Dr
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-4707
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-4707
Grades: PK-6
| 674 students
Rank: #99.
Brookside Place School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Brookside Place
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-6244
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-6244
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 Boulevard
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4490
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4490
Grades: 1-5
| 472 students
Rank: #1111.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 Central Avenue
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 232-8828
Mountainside, NJ 07092
(908) 232-8828
Grades: 3-8
| 488 students
Rank: #1212.
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16 Kevin Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 757-7555
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 757-7555
Grades: PK-4
| 548 students
Rank: #1313.
Mountain Park School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Fairfax Dr
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1713
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1713
Grades: 3-5
| 214 students
Rank: #1414.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Linden Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4605
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4605
Grades: 1-5
| 349 students
Rank: #1515.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
345 Plainfield Ave
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1600
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 536 students
Rank: #1616.
Livingston Avenue School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 Livingston Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-6248
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-6248
Grades: 3-5
| 251 students
Rank: #1717.
Orange Avenue School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Orange Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-6257
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-6257
Grades: 3-8
| 769 students
Rank: #1818.
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
272 Morris Ave
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1190
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1190
Grades: 6-8
| 929 students
Rank: #1919.
Tamaques Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
641 Willow Grove Road
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4580
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4580
Grades: 1-5
| 444 students
Rank: #2020.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2280 Evergreen Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-5331
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-5331
Grades: PK-4
| 425 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 Ashwood Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-3807
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-3807
Grades: 1-5
| 224 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
School One Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
563 Willow Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-7731
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-7731
Grades: PK-4
| 412 students
Rank: #2323.
Roosevelt Intermediate School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Clark Street
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4560
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4560
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
Rank: #2424.
Terence C. Reilly School No 7
(Math: 52% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
436 First Avenue
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-6030
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-6030
Grades: 2-8
| 1,147 students
Rank: #2525.
William F. Halloran School No.22
(Math: 56% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
612 Pulaski Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-4860
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-4860
Grades: 2-8
| 1,145 students
Rank: #2626.
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
666 South Springfield Ave.
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Grades: 3-5
| 275 students
Rank: #2727.
Thomas P. Hughes School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
446 Snyder Ave
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1717
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1717
Grades: 3-5
| 270 students
Rank: #2828.
William Woodruff School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Briarwood Dr West
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1723
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1723
Grades: K-2
| 243 students
Rank: #2929.
Thomas Edison Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Rahway Avenue
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4470
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 789-4470
Grades: 6-8
| 774 students
Rank: #3030.
James Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
36 Caldwell Place
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Grades: 3-5
| 233 students
Rank: #3131.
Valley Road School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Valley Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 388-7900
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 388-7900
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #3232.
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
721 Westfield Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-2148
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-2148
Grades: PK-4
| 415 students
Rank: #3333.
William J. Mcginn Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Roosevelt Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 233-7950
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 233-7950
Grades: K-4
| 549 students
Rank: #3434.
Hillside Avenue School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Hillside Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-6229
Cranford, NJ 07016
(908) 709-6229
Grades: K-8
| 748 students
Rank: #3535.
Frank K. Hehnly
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
590 Raritan Road
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 381-8100
Clark, NJ 07066
(732) 381-8100
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
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Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bi Plainfield (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
221 Park Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 755-8760
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 755-8760
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
Bie Drc Reentry (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
208 Commerce Place 2nd Floor
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 282-1001
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 282-1001
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
Centennial High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
728 Westfield Ave.
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 654-8558
Westfield, NJ 07090
(908) 654-8558
Grades: Inquire with school
| 35 students
Central Jersey Arts Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1225 South Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-0030
Plainfield, NJ 07062
(908) 753-0030
Grades: K-8
| 403 students
Childrens Specialized Hospital (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
150 New Providence Rd
Summit, NJ 07902
(908) 233-3720
Summit, NJ 07902
(908) 233-3720
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Devel L C Hamilton Shcool (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1231 Burnett Ave
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 810-1501
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 810-1501
Grades: PK-12
| 71 students
Devel L C-kenilworth (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Harding School
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
(908) 497-0355
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
(908) 497-0355
Grades: Inquire with school
| 30 students
East Jersey State Prison High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Us Rte 1 At Rahway Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 499-5021
Rahway, NJ 07065
(732) 499-5021
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
S.springfield Ave
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Springfield, NJ 07081
(973) 376-1025
Grades: 6-8
| 478 students
Elizabeth Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
208 Commerce St
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 965-2642
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 965-2642
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
The Ellen G Pressman Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
232 Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-3500
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 756-3500
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
George W Herlich Juv Det Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Union Co Courthouse Garage 2n
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
(908) 527-4922
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
(908) 527-4922
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
1231 Burnet Ave
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6567
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 851-6567
Grades: 5
| 273 students
650 Bayway Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6270
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6270
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
436 First Ave
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-6030
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-6030
Grades: 6-8
| 383 students
300 South Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6340
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6340
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
1305 St Georges Avenue
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2040
Roselle, NJ 07203
(908) 298-2040
Grades: PK
| 75 students
34 Wilson Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 769-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 1,479 students
Union County Jdc High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1075 Edward Street
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 523-1590
Linden, NJ 07036
(908) 523-1590
Grades: 8-11
| 34 students
Union County Sip (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
655 Livingston St
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 994-7167
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 994-7167
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
500 East St
Garwood, NJ 07027
(908) 789-0165
Garwood, NJ 07027
(908) 789-0165
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Union County, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Union County, NJ include Washington Elementary School, Lincoln-hubbard Elementary School and Salt Brook School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Union County?
134 public elementary schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Union County include: Kawameeh Middle School vs. Burnet Middle School, Terrill Middle School vs. Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School, Burnet Middle School vs. Kawameeh Middle School
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