Edison Township School District
School District · Edison, New Jersey
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
19
13 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,118
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
19
13 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,118
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Evaluating Edison Township School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Edison Township School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Washington Elementary School
Edison · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Edison · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Woodbrook Elementary School
Edison · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#235 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,118
$5,491 vs New Jersey median
District size
17,005 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Edison Township School District ranks #235 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Edison Township School District's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Washington Elementary School (7.6/10), Benjamin Franklin Elementary School (7.3/10), and Woodbrook Elementary School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 30% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 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 Edison Township School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Edison Township School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Woodbrook Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Lincoln Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Menlo Park Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Martin Luther King Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Lindeneau Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | John P. Stevens High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | John Adams Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | James Monroe Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Edison Township School District
Edison Township School District is a Edison, New Jersey school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 17,005 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. The district invests $20,118 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Edison Township School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Washington Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Edison Township School District students show an average math proficiency of 63.5% and ELA proficiency of 70.2%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Edison Township School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Edison Township School District with test data.
Schools in Edison Township School District
19 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Edison
- Total Enrollment
- 17,005
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,281
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Edison Township School District?
Edison Township School District has 19 schools in total — 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Edison Township School District?
The average composite rating for Edison Township School District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Edison Township School District?
Edison Township School District spends $20,118 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Edison Township School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Edison Township School District is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Edison Township School District?
Washington Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Edison Township School District with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Edison Township School District?
Across schools in Edison Township School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Edison Township School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Edison Township School District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 19 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.2%
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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.
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