For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,483 students in Hightstown, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hightstown, NJ are Walter C. Black Elementary School, Ethel Mcknight Elementary School and Perry L. Drew Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hightstown, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hightstown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hightstown, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walter C. Black Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
371 Stockton Street
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7816
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7816
Grades: K-2
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
58 Twin Rivers Dr South
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7800
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7800
Grades: K-2
| 583 students
Rank: #33.
Perry L. Drew Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Twin Rivers Drive North
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7820
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7820
Grades: 3-5
| 591 students
Rank: #44.
Grace N. Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
380 Stockton St
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7833
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7833
Grades: 3-5
| 625 students
Rank: #55.
Melvin H. Kreps Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5 Kent Lane
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7767
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7767
Grades: 6-8
| 1,174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hightstown, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hightstown, NJ include Walter C. Black Elementary School, Ethel Mcknight Elementary School and Perry L. Drew Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hightstown?
5 public elementary schools are located in Hightstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Hightstown?
Hightstown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hightstown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hightstown include: Grace N. Rogers Elementary School vs. Walter C. Black Elementary School, Walter C. Black Elementary School vs. Grace N. Rogers Elementary School
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