Best Schools in Bridgewater, New Jersey
20 schools · 13 Elementary · 3 Middle · 4 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Bridgewater by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Van Holten Primary School
Elementary · Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Crim Primary School
Elementary · Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Adamsville Primary School
Elementary · Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Bridgewater for 2026 are Van Holten Primary School (8.8/10), Crim Primary School (8.6/10), and Adamsville Primary School (8.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
20
14 public · 6 private
Avg Score
7.4
out of 10
Median Home
$562,400
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
20
14 public · 6 private
Avg Score
7.4
out of 10
Median Home
$562,400
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.8/10 despite 5% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bridgewater schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Bridgewater
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (13 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Holten Primary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Crim Primary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Adamsville Primary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Bridgewater-raritan Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Hillside Intermediate School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Hamilton Primary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Raritan Valley Montessori Academy | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Somerset County Vocational Technical High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Eisenhower Intermediate School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Milltown Primary School | 6.3 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.4/10
- Median household income
- $165,983
- Median home value
- $562,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61%
- Avg commute
- 31 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 83%
60% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Bridgewater compares
New Jersey rank
#49 of 344
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.0
above New Jersey avg (6.4)
Median household income
$166k
140% of New Jersey median
Schools in this city
15
About Schools in Bridgewater, New Jersey
Bridgewater, New Jersey has 13 ranked public schools with a citywide average score of 7.4 out of 10. That average carries real weight: 8 of the 13 schools — 62 percent — score 7 or above. Most markets see two or three standouts pull the average up while the rest lag. Bridgewater doesn't follow that pattern. The majority of schools here clear a meaningful performance threshold, and the distribution holds across grade levels.
The elementary tier is where Bridgewater performs strongest. Bradley Gardens Primary School tops all 13 ranked schools with a 9.1 out of 10 — the city's highest single score. Somerset Elementary Academy follows at 8.7, and Milltown Primary School sits at 8.5. Three elementary schools at or above 8.5 is a genuinely deep bench for a city this size. Parents with children in primary grades have multiple strong options, which matters for families whose address doesn't fall in the highest-performing catchment zone.
The high school tier holds up. Somerset County Vocational Technical High School scores 8.1, and Somerset Secondary Academy earns an 8.0. Both sit above the citywide average of 7.4. Parents mapping a K–12 path in Bridgewater aren't trading a strong elementary start for a weaker finish.
For parents comparing options, the clearest signal here is consistency. Bridgewater isn't a market where one exceptional school skews the picture — the 7.4 citywide average reflects real distribution across 13 schools, with more than half scoring above it. Families who end up outside the top catchment areas still land in schools with solid fundamentals. Those who can target Bradley Gardens, Somerset Elementary, or Milltown specifically get access to some of the highest-scoring elementary programs this city offers, with competitive high school options waiting at the end of that path.
Elementary Schools
13 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.9 | ||
| 2 | 300 students · Kindergarten–4th | 8.8 | ||
| 3 | 381 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.6 | ||
| 4 | 490 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.4 | ||
| 5 | 471 students · Kindergarten–4th | 7.7 | ||
| 6 | 355 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.3 | ||
| 7 | 271 students · Pre-K–4th | 5.8 | ||
| Private Schools 6 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 37 students · Pre-K–3rd | 7.6 | ||
| 2 | 32 students · Pre-K–1st | 5.2 | ||
| 3 | St Martins School
Private
5 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | — | ||
Show all 13 elementary schools in Bridgewater
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,261 students · 7th–8th | 8.3 |
| 2 | 570 students · 5th–6th | 8.1 |
| 3 | 610 students · 5th–6th | 6.9 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 353 students · 9th–12th | 7.1 |
| 2 | 67 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 |
| 3 | 2,745 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 |
| 4 | 8 students · 9th–12th | — |
Schools in Bridgewater
Bridgewater, New Jersey · 20 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$165,983
Median Home Value
$562,400
Median Rent
$2,092/mo
Population
38,438
College Educated
61%
Homeownership
83%
Avg Commute
31 min
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Community Profile
Bridgewater has a median household income of $165,983. It is a well-educated community where 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $562,400, with a median rent of $2,092/month. The local poverty rate of 4.1% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New Jersey
- Elementary
- 13
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 4
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Bridgewater, New Jersey
How many schools are in Bridgewater, New Jersey?
Bridgewater has 20 schools, including 14 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Bridgewater, New Jersey?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Bridgewater is 7.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Bridgewater, New Jersey?
The top-ranked school in Bridgewater on MySchoolScout is Van Holten Primary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Bridgewater, New Jersey?
The top-ranked elementary school in Bridgewater on MySchoolScout is Van Holten Primary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Bridgewater, New Jersey?
The top-ranked middle school in Bridgewater on MySchoolScout is Bridgewater-raritan Middle School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best high school in Bridgewater, New Jersey?
The top-ranked high school in Bridgewater on MySchoolScout is Somerset County Vocational Technical High School with a composite score of 7.1/10.
How many school districts serve Bridgewater, New Jersey?
Bridgewater is served by 3 school districts: Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District, Somerset County Vocational and Technical School District, Somerset County Educational Services Commission School Distr.
What is the education level in Bridgewater, New Jersey?
According to Census data, 61% of adults in Bridgewater have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Bridgewater, New Jersey?
The median household income in Bridgewater is approximately $165,983 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Bridgewater, New Jersey?
Yes, Bridgewater has 6 private schools alongside 14 public schools. The top-rated private school is Raritan Valley Montessori Academy with a score of 7.6/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bridgewater, New Jersey?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Bridgewater is 7.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Bridgewater, New Jersey?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.