2023 Best Elementary Schools in Middlesex County

• Edison, NJ•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.31 out of 5  86 reviews

Sophomore: It is a great school! The Wardlaw+Hartridge School provides a great education preparing students for the future. It helps you learn how to be independent, in order to have a bright future! It’s a school that will surely prepare each student for college! The Wardlaw+Hartridge School expects there students to exceed at what they do and the staff are always willing to help you succeed! Staff is great they always put in their best effort to understand you and put time aside ti be able to help you in anything you need!... Read 86 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 471

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Princeton, NJ•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.61 out of 5  107 reviews

Senior: As a student who has attended the Wilberforce school from 8-12th grade with siblings currently in the lower and middle school, I have experienced much of the school in its entirety. I transferred from a local public school and a couple things I would highlight: 1. The Wilberforce school functions on a classical curriculum. Therefore, everyone takes mostly all the same classes. Personally, I love the small classes and intimate learning environment that Wilberforce fosters. Whereas I experienced a lot of Chromebook work in public school, there is a focus on discussion and paper and pen work at Wilberforce which made it easier for me to learn. 2. The teachers are AMAZING. They have not only helped me to grow in areas I previously had low confidence in (ie math, public speaking), but also have grown me as a whole person. Humane letters class is an unparalleled experience. 3. I have been heavily involved in the musical and it has been one of the highlights of my time here!... Read 107 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 343

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Monmouth Junction, NJ•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  65 reviews

Parent: NUI school has been safe heaven with which I entrusted my daughter from Pre-K-12th. grade, all praises are due to Allah. NUI provides a strong Islamic and academic foundation that doesn’t only affirm students’ identities but develop their character and conduct! I would never take another alternative for NUI, so should you. May Allah Almighty bless all parents and enable them to provide their children with the highest level of Islamic and secular knowledge to cultivate a compassionate relationship with all people and a conscious relationship with their creator, amen.... Read 65 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 530

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• East Brunswick, NJ•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.87 out of 5  23 reviews

Parent: My children have been at Hatikvah since Kindergarten and my eldest is now in middle school there. The education is unrivaled. The support from teachers and staff is amazing. They truly care about each and every student in the school - in their academic, personal, and social growth and development. In every area - from reading and writing to math and science to music and art. I am surprised but my children still LOVE going to school every day! I keep waiting for them to find school boring and irrelevant but that has not happened at Hatikvah! I highly recommend considering Hatikvah for your child's education.... Read 23 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 546

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• South River, NJ•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.26 out of 5  19 reviews

Niche User: The type of education you will receive here is unique and hard to match. Dedicated teachers and staff. Quality secular education with focus on STEAM, and strong emphasis on religious learning. high schoolers graduate with a degree in religious studies simultaneously, so the kids get a very strong foundation that prepares them for understanding and living the faith in modern society no matter what they pursue in life . Impressive facility, gym, playground, and best of all, attached masjid for the kids to experience daily congregational prayer with the Imam! As soon as you walk in, you will be treated like family.... Read 19 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 215

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Piscataway, NJ•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.98 out of 5  86 reviews

Junior: I have been at Timothy since Kindergarten and am now currently a junior. I have loved all 12 years that I have been here and it has been an amazing experience! Timothy has provided me with plenty of opportunities both academically, spiritually, and athletically. In the realm of athletics, I am currently a 4 sport athlete doing soccer, basketball, track, and baseball for Timothy. In academics, I am taking 3 APs and a dual enrollment class; I am also a part of the leader academy, STEM, the vice president of the student council, and the stakeholders club. Timothy has also helped me spiritually through the teachers, chapels, and discipleship groups which help to guide me in my walk with the Lord. One of my favorite things about Timothy is the teachers and the relationships that I have with them, they are always there for me encouraging me, and are willing to sacrifice their time for anything I need help with.... Read 86 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 447

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• South Brunswick School District, NJ•

• PK, K-5

• grade A+

• Students 326

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Cranbury, NJ•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 2.71 out of 5  14 reviews

Alum: The Cranbury School is a phenomenal educational institution that really prepares students for high school. As an alum, I'm truly grateful for the support I received from this school. The only thing I would like to see addressed is the lack of racial diversity within the faculty. Cranbury has become more diverse since I was a student, and I would love it if that diversity was paralleled with an increasingly diverse pool of staff.... Read 14 reviews

• grade A

• Students 458

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Edison Township School District, NJ•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 988

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, NJ•

• PK, K-2

• grade A

• Students 431

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• South Brunswick School District, NJ•

• PK, K-5

• grade A

• Students 488

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, NJ•

• K-3

• grade A

• Students 349

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• South Brunswick School District, NJ•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Alum: The teacher are so amazing and impactful. The environment the teacher's create is also very encouraging and exciting.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 584

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Old Bridge Township School District, NJ•

• K-5

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  Rating 2.8 out of 5  10 reviews

Niche User: As a parent in Schirra for the last 14 years, I have watched all 3 of my children grow and learn here at Schirra. I am so grateful that they were lucky enough to start their academic foundation here. As my oldest child is now in college, I know he received the greatest start here in Schirra that has carried him all the way through to college.I knew everyday when I put my child on the bus to go to school, that they were safe and in the best hands possible outside of their family.When it is said "that it takes a village" to raise a child, I am truly appreciative that Schirra has been a big part of my children's "village".... Read 10 reviews

• grade A

• Students 253

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Edison Township School District, NJ•

• K-5

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Junior: I love everything! The teachers, staff, custodians, principle, guidance counselor, and other students are very nice. We learn about kindness, loyalty, fairness, respectfulness, and responsibilties. We get mighty mutt tickets if we are any of those.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 851

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Edison Township School District, NJ•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 700

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Edison Township School District, NJ•

• 3-5

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Alum: It's just an elementary school, yet they prepare you for the future very well (or, they try). I remember being prepared for middle school a year ahead by my teachers. Just like a lot of the other schools in Edison (JPS, JAMS, etc), it is a very good school.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 635

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• South Brunswick School District, NJ•

• K-5

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Good school. Cooperative staff and easy to communicate. Glad to see the kids progressing in all fields.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 470

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, NJ•

• 3-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Alum: Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Millstone. My most memorable part of it was the teachers and how passionate they were about teaching. An enthusiastic teacher can really engage a young group of kids.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 967

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Edison Township School District, NJ•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 774

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• East Brunswick Public Schools, NJ•

• PK, K-4

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

• grade A

• Students 430

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• East Brunswick Public Schools, NJ•

• PK, K-4

• grade A

• Students 447

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• East Brunswick Public Schools, NJ•

• PK, K-4

• grade A

• Students 449

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Piscataway, NJ•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 3.31 out of 5  16 reviews

Junior: As a junior in this school, I find that there is a lot emphasis on personal development. It is common to see teachers and administrative staff relate to students on a personal level. What I would like to see is a greater amount of advanced placement classes and college counselling.... Read 16 reviews

• grade A

• Students 339

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• South Brunswick School District, NJ•

• K-5

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: As an elementary school it has such a diverse population. The teachers, staff and administration all try to meet the needs of all the students. The admistration is very knowledgeable of all the students. They take the time to get to know everyone. The arts are highly supported and have a way of bringing the best out of every student. The staff work hard to plan multi disciplinary lessons plans. There are many opportunities for parent involvement.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 477

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1