For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,547 students in Cedar Grove Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Cedar Grove Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
1,547 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cedar Grove Township School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#188 out of 648 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
23%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
11%
% Hispanic
12%
35%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
76%
37%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,912 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,210 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,912
$27,031
Spending / Student
$24,210
$25,924
Best Cedar Grove Township School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North End Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
122 Stevens Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 256-1454
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 256-1454
Gr: PK-4 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
South End Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
116 Harper Terrace
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-2116
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-2116
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Ridge Road
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-2646
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-2646
Gr: 5-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Grove High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
90 Rugby Road
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-6400
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(973) 239-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cedar Grove Township School District?
Cedar Grove Township School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,547 students.
What is the rank of Cedar Grove Township School District?
Cedar Grove Township School District is ranked #192 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Grove Township School District?
76% of Cedar Grove Township School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cedar Grove Township School District?
Cedar Grove Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Cedar Grove Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,210 is less than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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