For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,415 students in 07076, NJ (there are , serving 1,559 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 07076, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 07076, NJ are Academy For Allied Health Sciences, Union County Magnet High School and Academy For Information Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07076 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07076, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07076, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Academy For Allied Health Sciences
Vocational School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Union County Magnet High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Academy For Information Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Academy For Performing Arts
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: #55.
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16 Kevin Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 757-7555
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 757-7555
Grades: PK-4
| 548 students
Rank: #66.
Union County Technical
Vocational School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1776 Raritan Rd
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
Rank: #77.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2280 Evergreen Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-5331
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-5331
Grades: PK-4
| 425 students
Rank: #88.
School One Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
563 Willow Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-7731
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-7731
Grades: PK-4
| 412 students
Rank: #99.
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
721 Westfield Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-2148
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-2148
Grades: PK-4
| 415 students
Rank: #1010.
William J. Mcginn Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Roosevelt Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 233-7950
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 233-7950
Grades: K-4
| 549 students
Rank: #1111.
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
580 Park Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-4445
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-4445
Grades: 5-8
| 933 students
Rank: #1212.
Terrill Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1301 Terrill Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-5215
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-5215
Grades: 5-8
| 834 students
Rank: #1313.
Scotch Plains-fanwood High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
667 Westfield Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8600
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,551 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillcrest Academy-north
Alternative School
2630 Plainfield Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 233-9366
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 233-9366
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: n/an/a
Union County Career & Technical Institute
Vocational School
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 889-8288
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Union Regional School
Alternative School
1524 Terrill Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-1641
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(908) 322-1641
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 07076, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 07076, NJ include Academy For Allied Health Sciences, Union County Magnet High School and Academy For Information Technology.
How many public schools are located in 07076?
16 public schools are located in 07076.
What percentage of students in 07076 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 07076 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 07076?
07076 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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