Best Schools in Piscataway, New Jersey
20 schools · 9 Elementary · 3 Middle · 3 High · 5 Other
Choosing a school in Piscataway?
Use this page to compare every school in Piscataway by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Piscataway Magnet School
High · Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Conackamack Middle School
Middle · Piscataway Township School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Timothy Christian School
Other. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Piscataway for 2026 are Piscataway Magnet School (8.5/10), Conackamack Middle School (8.0/10), and Timothy Christian School (7.6/10), 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
16 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$423,900
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
20
16 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.2
out of 10
Median Home
$423,900
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.0/10 despite 26% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 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 Piscataway schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Piscataway
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 | Piscataway Magnet School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Conackamack Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Timothy Christian School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Quibbletown Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | An-noor Academy | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Martin Luther King Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Theodore Schor Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Arbor Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Piscataway Township High School | 5.0 / 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
- 6.2/10
- Median household income
- $126,331
- Median home value
- $423,900
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 65%
28% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Piscataway compares
New Jersey rank
#206 of 344
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.1
below New Jersey avg (6.4)
Median household income
$126k
107% of New Jersey median
Schools in this city
18
About Schools in Piscataway, New Jersey
Piscataway, New Jersey runs 16 ranked public schools with a citywide average score of 6.4 out of 10. Seven of those 16 schools — 44 percent — score 7.0 or higher, meaning nearly half the public options here clear a meaningful performance threshold. That distribution gives families real choices across grade levels rather than a single isolated standout in an otherwise thin field.
The elementary tier leads the city. Bright Beginnings Learning Center scores 8.0 out of 10 — the highest mark in Piscataway — and Martin Luther King Elementary School follows closely at 7.9. Both schools sit well above the 6.4 city average and account for two of the top three ranked schools overall. Families with younger children have the clearest, most concrete options to anchor their search.
The secondary level is competitive too. Future Foundations Academy (FFA) scores 7.6 at the high school level, and Piscataway Magnet School comes in at 7.3 — both above the city average. The magnet designation at Piscataway Magnet School signals a specialized curriculum track, worth investigating for students who benefit from a focused program structure. NuView Academy rounds out the top five at 7.5, providing an additional pathway outside traditional school formats.
For parents benchmarking Piscataway against other New Jersey communities, the 44 percent above-7.0 rate and an 8.0 top score are the numbers to compare directly. The spread between that 8.0 ceiling and the schools pulling the overall average down to 6.4 is substantial, which means address-level research matters here more than city-level averages suggest. Who your child is assigned to within Piscataway makes a real difference in outcome. Identify the specific school tied to your address before drawing conclusions, and treat the top five as a concrete comparison list if you have any flexibility in where you live or apply.
Elementary Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.3 | ||
| 2 | 504 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 6.9 | ||
| 3 | 491 students · 4th–5th | 6.8 | ||
| 4 | 524 students · 4th–5th | 6.6 | ||
| 5 | 600 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 4.7 | ||
| 6 | 467 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 4.5 | ||
| 7 | 480 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 4.2 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | The Goddard School
Private
7 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | — | ||
| 2 | 5 students · Pre-K–T1 | — | ||
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 455 students · 6th–8th | 8.0 |
| 2 | 482 students · 6th–8th | 7.3 |
| 3 | 551 students · 6th–8th | 6.6 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 640 students · 8th–12th | 8.5 |
| 2 | 122 students · 5th–12th | 6.1 |
| 3 | 2,127 students · 9th–12th | 5.0 |
Other Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.1 | ||
| 2 | 607 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 4.8 | ||
| 3 | 122 students · 1st–12th | 3.6 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Timothy Christian School
Private
353 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.6 | ||
| 2 | An-noor Academy
Private
332 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.9 | ||
Schools in Piscataway
Piscataway, New Jersey · 20 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$126,331
Median Home Value
$423,900
Median Rent
$1,929/mo
Population
60,405
College Educated
50%
Homeownership
65%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Community Profile
Piscataway has a median household income of $126,331. It is a well-educated community where 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $423,900, with a median rent of $1,929/month. The local poverty rate of 5.4% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New Jersey
- Elementary
- 9
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 3
- Other
- 5
Resources
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in New Jersey
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Piscataway, New Jersey
How many schools are in Piscataway, New Jersey?
Piscataway has 20 schools, including 16 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Piscataway, New Jersey?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Piscataway is 6.2 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 Piscataway, New Jersey?
The top-ranked school in Piscataway on MySchoolScout is Piscataway Magnet School with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Piscataway, New Jersey?
The top-ranked elementary school in Piscataway on MySchoolScout is Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What is the best middle school in Piscataway, New Jersey?
The top-ranked middle school in Piscataway on MySchoolScout is Conackamack Middle School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best high school in Piscataway, New Jersey?
The top-ranked high school in Piscataway on MySchoolScout is Piscataway Magnet School with a composite score of 8.5/10.
How many school districts serve Piscataway, New Jersey?
Piscataway is served by 3 school districts: Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District, Piscataway Township School District, Educational Services Commission of New Jersey.
What is the education level in Piscataway, New Jersey?
According to Census data, 50% of adults in Piscataway have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Piscataway, New Jersey?
The median household income in Piscataway is approximately $126,331 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Piscataway, New Jersey?
Yes, Piscataway has 4 private schools alongside 16 public schools. The top-rated private school is Timothy Christian School with a score of 7.6/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Piscataway, New Jersey?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Piscataway is 12.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Piscataway, 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.