Excellent
#204 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 8% in state
Frenchtown Elementary
Elementary School · Frenchtown Borough School District · Frenchtown, NJ
A Frenchtown Borough School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
902 HARRISON ST, Frenchtown, NJ 08825
- Math 50% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frenchtown Elementary score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 40 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Frenchtown Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average464/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Frenchtown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,750
Median home value
$471,800
Median rent
$1,639/mo
College educated
49.7%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08825; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Kingwood Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–8 | 3.3 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| River Valley Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Alexandria Township SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–8 | 3.8 mi | 423 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Frenchtown Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $31,192NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frenchtown Elementary is listed in Frenchtown Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frenchtown Elementary
Frenchtown Elementary is a public elementary school in Frenchtown, NJ, part of Frenchtown Borough School District, serving approximately 101 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #204 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frenchtown Elementary
What grades does Frenchtown Elementary serve?
Frenchtown Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Frenchtown Elementary?
Frenchtown Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frenchtown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Frenchtown Elementary is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frenchtown Elementary rank in NJ?
Frenchtown Elementary ranks #204 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Frenchtown Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Frenchtown Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Frenchtown Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frenchtown Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Frenchtown Elementary a charter school?
No, Frenchtown Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frenchtown Elementary a Title I school?
No, Frenchtown Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frenchtown Elementary?
20.8% of students at Frenchtown Elementary 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 101
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hunterdon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (908) 996-2751
- Area population (ZIP 08825)
- 4,639
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
Official sources & links
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 08825; 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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