Excellent
#75 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 3% in state
Van Holten Primary School
Elementary School · Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District · Bridgewater, NJ
A Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
360 Van Holten Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
- Math 74% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Van Holten Primary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 70% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Van Holten Primary School 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$165,983
Median home value
$562,400
Median rent
$2,092/mo
College educated
61%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08807; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Corner at Bridgewater UmcPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Kiddie Academy of BridgewaterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Milltown Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Blaustein Early ChildhoodPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $25,937NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Van Holten Primary School is listed in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Van Holten Primary School
Van Holten Primary School is a public elementary school in Bridgewater, NJ, part of Bridgewater-raritan Regional School District, serving approximately 300 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #75 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Van Holten Primary School
What grades does Van Holten Primary School serve?
Van Holten Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Van Holten Primary School?
Van Holten Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Holten Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Holten Primary School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Van Holten Primary School rank in NJ?
Van Holten Primary School ranks #75 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Van Holten Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Van Holten Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Van Holten Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Van Holten Primary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Van Holten Primary School a charter school?
No, Van Holten Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Van Holten Primary School a Title I school?
No, Van Holten Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Van Holten Primary School?
5.0% of students at Van Holten Primary 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (908) 231-1220
- Area population (ZIP 08807)
- 38,438
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 08807; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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