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Cranford Has One of the Best Elementary Schools in NJ

Niche.com named Cranford's Orange Avenue School as one of the Best Elementary Schools in New Jersey

Cranford, NJ -- Cranford has made the list as having one of the Best Elementary Schools in New Jersey according to Niche.com.

Cranford’s elementary school that made the list:

“It has 794 students in grades 3-8,” the site posted. “According to state standards, 90% of students at this school are considered proficient in math and/or reading.”

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Schools were ranked based on state test scores, student-teacher ratio, student diversity, teacher quality, and the overall quality of the school district.

The top three schools in New Jersey were found in Short Hills: Glenwood Elementary (1), Deerfield Elementary (2) and Hartshorn Elementary (3).

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For a full list of the top 100 schools in New Jersey visitniche.com.

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