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#1679 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Blairstown Elementary School
Elementary School · Blairstown Elementary Township School District · Blairstown, NJ
An elementary school in Blairstown, NJ where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 SUNSET HILL ROAD P O BOX E, Blairstown, NJ 07825
- Math 39% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blairstown Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 38% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blairstown Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,355
Median home value
$410,700
Median rent
$1,692/mo
College educated
40.8%
Homeownership
91.4%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07825; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Ridge and Valley Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Frelinghuysen Township Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–6 | 4.4 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Hope Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–8 | 5.0 mi | 135 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Blairstown Elementary Township School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blairstown Elementary School is listed in Blairstown Elementary Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blairstown Elementary School
Blairstown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Blairstown, NJ, part of Blairstown Elementary Township School District, serving approximately 425 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,679 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blairstown Elementary School
What grades does Blairstown Elementary School serve?
Blairstown Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Blairstown Elementary School?
Blairstown Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blairstown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blairstown Elementary School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blairstown Elementary School rank in NJ?
Blairstown Elementary School ranks #1,679 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Blairstown Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blairstown Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blairstown Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blairstown Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Blairstown Elementary School a charter school?
No, Blairstown Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blairstown Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Blairstown Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blairstown Elementary School?
14.1% of students at Blairstown Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Warren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (908) 362-6111
- Area population (ZIP 07825)
- 9,271
- Area average commute
- 37 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07825; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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