Photo: Zeete · CC BY-SA 4.0Branchburg Township’s public schools outscore 87% of New Jersey districts
Math proficiency in Branchburg Township’s districts is 59%, above the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Branchburg Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Jersey, not nationally.
From New Jersey state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2020’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Branchburg Township’s schools, in brief
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 71% and math 59% in spring 2022, against 49% and 36% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $30,665 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Branchburg Central Middle School. Enrollment is up 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
The Midland School (private) and The Creative Campus at Old York School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Branchburg Township’s grade
A: better than 87% of New Jersey school districts, #44 of 465 New Jersey towns. Test scores are above the New Jersey average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Branchburg Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Branchburg Township
Whiton Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 617 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Neshanic Station
Kindergarten in Branchburg Township
Whiton Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 617 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Neshanic Station
1st grade in Branchburg Township
Whiton Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 617 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Neshanic Station
2nd grade in Branchburg Township
Whiton Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 617 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Neshanic Station
3rd grade in Branchburg Township
Whiton Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 617 students · 9:1 students per teacher · in Neshanic Station
4th grade in Branchburg Township
Stony Brook School
Grades 4–5 · 310 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Branchburg
5th grade in Branchburg Township
Stony Brook School
Grades 4–5 · 310 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Branchburg
6th grade in Branchburg Township
Branchburg Central Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 458 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Branchburg
7th grade in Branchburg Township
Branchburg Central Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 458 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Branchburg
8th grade in Branchburg Township
Branchburg Central Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 458 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in Branchburg
Branchburg Township’s public schools are run by Branchburg Township School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Branchburg Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Branchburg Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Branchburg Township | A | Branchburg Township |
| Hillsborough | A− | Hillsborough Township |
| Bridgewater | B+ | Bridgewater-Raritan Regional |
| Bedminster | A− | Bedminster Township |
| Readington | A− | Readington Township PK–8 · Hunterdon Central Regional 9–12 |
Every school in Branchburg Township
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Jersey’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Branchburg Township’s schools
Are Branchburg Township’s schools good?
By New Jersey’s own tests, yes: the public schools Branchburg Township children attend outscore 87% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #44 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 90%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2020.
What school district is Branchburg Township in?
Branchburg Township School District, which runs grades PK–8 and enrolls 1,385 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
How much does Branchburg Township spend per student?
$30,665 in Branchburg Township School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Branchburg Township?
Yes: The Midland School (special education, grades , 95 students) and The Creative Campus at Old York School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 80 students).
Parents talk
What Branchburg Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Branchburg Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2020) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Jersey. Stars are from neighbors.