Very Good
#595 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 24% in state
Village Elementary School
Elementary School · Montgomery Township School District · Skillman, NJ
A Montgomery Township School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Main Boulevard, Skillman, NJ 08558
- Math 75% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Village Elementary School score 72% 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 8 points since 2021, reaching 72% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (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
4.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Village 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. 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
$240,968
Median home value
$853,300
Median rent
$1,796/mo
College educated
78.3%
Homeownership
88.5%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08558; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf School of PrincetonPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Princeton Academy of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–8 | 2.9 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Princeton Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | 3.6 mi | 424 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montgomery Township School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $25,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Village Elementary School is listed in Montgomery Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Village Elementary School
Village Elementary School is a public elementary school in Skillman, NJ, part of Montgomery Township School District, serving approximately 639 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #595 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Village Elementary School
What grades does Village Elementary School serve?
Village Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Village Elementary School?
Village Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 639 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Village Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Village Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Village Elementary School rank in NJ?
Village Elementary School ranks #595 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Village Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Village Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Village Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Village Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Village Elementary School a charter school?
No, Village Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Village Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Village Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Village Elementary School?
4.5% of students at Village 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
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 639
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (609) 466-7606
- Area population (ZIP 08558)
- 7,236
- Area average commute
- 36.6 min
- Area median age
- 47.9
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 08558; 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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