New Brunswick School District
School District · New Brunswick, New Jersey
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,323
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
12
9 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,323
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Evaluating New Brunswick School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge New Brunswick School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
A Chester Redshaw School
New Brunswick · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts
New Brunswick · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lincoln Elementary School
New Brunswick · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#311 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$29,323
+$3,714 vs New Jersey median
District size
9,443 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
New Brunswick School District ranks #311 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. New Brunswick School District's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are A Chester Redshaw School (7.5/10), Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts (7.2/10), and Lincoln Elementary School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.5/10 despite 61% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 New Brunswick School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in New Brunswick School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Chester Redshaw School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Lincoln Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Roosevelt Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Mckinley Community School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | New Brunswick Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Livingston Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Lord Stirling Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Blanquita B. Valenti Community School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Woodrow Wilson Elementary School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About New Brunswick School District
New Brunswick School District is a New Brunswick, New Jersey school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 9,443 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $29,323 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, New Brunswick School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is A Chester Redshaw School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, New Brunswick School District students show an average math proficiency of 24.3% and ELA proficiency of 28.4%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in New Brunswick School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in New Brunswick School District with test data.
Schools in New Brunswick School District
12 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- New Brunswick
- Total Enrollment
- 9,443
- Teachers (FTE)
- 785
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New Brunswick School District?
New Brunswick School District has 12 schools in total — 9 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for New Brunswick School District?
The average composite rating for New Brunswick School District is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in New Brunswick School District?
New Brunswick School District spends $29,323 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in New Brunswick School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in New Brunswick School District is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in New Brunswick School District?
A Chester Redshaw School is the highest-rated school in New Brunswick School District with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in New Brunswick School District?
Across schools in New Brunswick School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does New Brunswick School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
New Brunswick School District has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 12 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.4%
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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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