Bridgewater-Raritan Schools Among The Best In NJ District Rankings

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District was among the top-ranked districts in New Jersey for the 2020-21 school year, according to Niche's 2021 K-12 rankings.

The district was ranked 30th best in New Jersey and 4th best in Somerset County.

Each New Jersey district received a letter grade in the following categories: Academics; Diversity; Teachers; College Prep; Clubs & Activities; Health & Safety; Administration; Sports; Food; and Resources & Facilities.

Here is a breakdown of Bridgewater-Raritan Regional's scores:

• Academics A+
• Diversity A-
• Teachers A-
• College Prep A+
• Clubs & Activities A
• Health & Safety B+
• Administration B
• Sports A
• Food A-
• Resources & Facilities B+

To arrive at the rankings, Niche looked at data from the U.S. Department of Education as well as test scores, college data, and ratings collected from Niche users. (You can read more about the methodology here.)

Bridgewater-Raritan has 8,542 students in grades PK, K-12 and has a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. A total of 61 percent of students are at least proficient in math and 77 percent in reading, according to state test scores reported by Niche.

"Studying in Bridgewater Raritan high school is akin to studying at a local community college! It has a huge sprawling campus, with close to 3,000 students and faculty strength of 280+. The school prepares students very well for college. It offers a wide selection of AP classes and extracurriculars which help students grow both academically and personally. The sky’s the limit for the student who is self initiated and inclined to make the most of it. The school also supports student led clubs and initiatives," said a Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High School senior.

Here are how other schools ranked in Somerset County (and where they rank in the state):

1. Bernards Township School District (#11 in New Jersey)
2. Montgomery Township School District (#22 in New Jersey)
3. Somerset Hills Regional School District, Bernardsville (#29 in New Jersey)
4. Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District, Martinsville (#30 in New Jersey)
5. Hillsborough Township Public School District (#44 in New Jersey)
6. Somerville Public School District (#96 in New Jersey)
7. Franklin Township Public School District (#138 in New Jersey)

To see a full list of the 2022 Best Schools rankings, visit niche.com/k12/rankings.

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