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Schools in Clinton Township · Clinton Township School District, North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional School District

Clinton Township’s public schools outscore 72% of New Jersey districts

On the state math tests, 50% of Clinton Township’s students scored proficient, above the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Clinton Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Jersey, not nationally.

#124of 465 New Jersey townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New Jersey state tests taken in spring 2022, when 99% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
60%
▲ 12 pts vs NJ 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
50%
▲ 15 pts vs NJ 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95%
▲ 4 pts vs NJ 90%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$30.6K
▲ 8% vs NJ $28.4K
FY2024 · North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional
Students per teacher
10.3
NJ 11.6 · smaller classes
Schools in town
9
2,500 students on the public path
In brief

Clinton Township’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 275 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of Clinton Township’s, its schools beat 56%, lower than their 72% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Clinton Township runs its own schools through grade 8, then shares

Patrick McGaheran (PK–2), Round Valley (3–5) and Clinton Township Middle School (6–8) are Clinton Township’s own. From grade 9, students attend the North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional School District with Bethlehem, Califon, Clinton, Franklin, Glen Gardner, Hampton, High Bridge, Lebanon, Lebanon, Tewksbury and Union: North Hunterdon High School. The high school’s own results earn an A−. See the path ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 60% and math 50% across both districts in spring 2022, against 49% and 36% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

Clinton Township spends $29,594 per student and North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional $30,628, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

Choice beyond the district

Immaculate Conception School (private), Acorn Montessori School (private) and Hunterdon Preparatory School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Clinton Township’s grade

B+ Test scoresB Graduation

B+: better than 72% of New Jersey school districts, #124 of 465 New Jersey towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New Jersey average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

New Jersey school districts we grade (651)Better than 72%
Lower resultsHigher results
New Jersey towns with similar household incomes (275)Better than 56%
Towns in Hunterdon County (14)Better than 64%
B+A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,296 test results and a graduating class of 547 could put Clinton Township anywhere from B+ to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 99% of Clinton Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,298 in math, 1,294 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Clinton Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–2Patrick McGaheranClinton Township School DistrictNo scores
3–5Round ValleyClinton Township School DistrictA−
6–8Clinton Township Middle SchoolClinton Township School DistrictA
9–12North Hunterdon High SchoolNorth Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional School DistrictA−

Clinton Township runs its own schools through grade 8 (Clinton Township School District). From grade 9, students attend the North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional School District, shared with Bethlehem, Califon, Clinton, Franklin, Glen Gardner, Hampton, High Bridge, Lebanon, Lebanon, Tewksbury and Union. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Two districts serve Clinton Township

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Clinton Township School DistrictGrades PK–8 · 4 schools · 1,241 students, up 3% since 2020–21 · 10.0 per teacher (NJ 11.6)
$29,594NJ $28,441 · FY2024
A−
North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional School DistrictGrades 9–12 · 2 schools · 1,992 students, down 11% since 2020–21 · 10.5 per teacher (NJ 11.6)
$30,628NJ $28,441 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading · PK–8, Clinton Township School District63%
State average 48.6% · 803 students tested
Math · PK–8, Clinton Township School District53%
State average 35.5% · 803 students tested
Reading · 9–12, North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional School District56%
State average 48.6% · 491 students tested
Math · 9–12, North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional School District46%
State average 35.5% · 495 students tested

Clinton Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Clinton Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Clinton TownshipB+Clinton Township PK–8 · North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional 9–12
FranklinB+Franklin Township PK–8 · North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional 9–12
UnionB+Union Township PK–8 · North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional 9–12
TewksburyA−Tewksbury Township PK–8 · North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional 9–12
ReadingtonA−Readington Township PK–8 · Hunterdon Central Regional 9–12
Clinton (town)B+Clinton Town-Glen Gardner PK–8 · North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional 9–12
RaritanBFlemington-Raritan Regional PK–8 · Hunterdon Central Regional 9–12
LebanonBLebanon Township PK–8 · North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional 9–12
High BridgeB+High Bridge Borough PK–8 · North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional 9–12

6 of the 8 neighbors share North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional with Clinton Township for grades 9–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.

Every school in Clinton Township

9 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).

District schools in Clinton Townshipby address
Patrick McGaheran
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Lebanon
368 students10:1Rate it →
Spruce Run
Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Clinton
D
84 students8:1Rate it →
Round Valley
Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Lebanon
A−
384 students9:1Rate it →
Clinton Township Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Clinton
A
405 students12:1Rate it →
North Hunterdon High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Annandale
A−
1,259 students11:1Rate it →
Other public schools in Clinton Townshiprun by other districts or the state
Hunterdon County Academies
High · Grades 9–12 · Annandale
A+
Career and Technical
280 studentsRate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Immaculate Conception School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Annandale
Private · Catholic
425 students14:1Rate it →
Acorn Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Lebanon
Private · Nonsectarian
126 students7:1Rate it →
Hunterdon Preparatory School
Grades 6–12 · Annandale
Private · Special education
54 students4:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (William H. Fauver Youth Correctional Facility).

Questions about Clinton Township’s schools

Are Clinton Township’s schools good?

By New Jersey’s own tests, yes: the public schools Clinton Township children attend outscore 72% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #124 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 56%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Clinton Township in?

Two districts: Clinton Township School District runs grades PK–8, and North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional School District runs grades 9–12, shared with Bethlehem, Califon, Clinton, Franklin, Glen Gardner, Hampton, High Bridge, Lebanon, Lebanon, Tewksbury and Union.

Where do Clinton Township kids go to high school?

North Hunterdon High School in Annandale, with 1,259 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Clinton Township’s graduation rate?

95% of the class of 2023 in North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.

How much does Clinton Township spend per student?

$29,594 in Clinton Township School District and $30,628 in North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Clinton Township?

Yes: Immaculate Conception School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 425 students), Acorn Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 126 students) and Hunterdon Preparatory School (special education, grades 6–12, 54 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) 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.