Photo: David Keddie · CC BY-SA 4.0Lawrence Township’s public schools outscore 52% of New Jersey districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Lawrence 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.
From New Jersey state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% 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.
Lawrence Township’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 46% of tested students were proficient in reading and 34% in math, against 49% and 36% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $26,714 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Lawrence Middle School, then Lawrence High School. Enrollment is up 12% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Notre Dame High School (private), The Lawrenceville School (private), St. Ann Elementary School (private), Chapin School (private) and Princeton Child Development Institute (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.
What’s behind Lawrence Township’s grade
B−: better than 52% of New Jersey school districts, #232 of 465 New Jersey towns. Graduation is above the New Jersey average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lawrence Township, with each school’s own grade.
4th grade in Lawrence Township
Lawrence Intermediate School
Grades 4–6 · 775 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Lawrenceville
5th grade in Lawrence Township
Lawrence Intermediate School
Grades 4–6 · 775 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Lawrenceville
6th grade in Lawrence Township
Lawrence Intermediate School
Grades 4–6 · 775 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in Lawrenceville
7th grade in Lawrence Township
Lawrence Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 584 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Lawrenceville
8th grade in Lawrence Township
Lawrence Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 584 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Lawrenceville
9th grade in Lawrence Township
Lawrence High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,225 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Lawrenceville
10th grade in Lawrence Township
Lawrence High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,225 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Lawrenceville
11th grade in Lawrence Township
Lawrence High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,225 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Lawrenceville
12th grade in Lawrence Township
Lawrence High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,225 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Lawrenceville
Lawrence Township’s public schools are run by Lawrence 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.
Below the state in reading
Lawrence Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share Lawrence Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Township | B− | Lawrence Township |
| Hamilton | C | Hamilton Township |
| Ewing | C− | Ewing Township |
| West Windsor | A | West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional |
| Princeton | B | Princeton |
| Hopewell | A− | Hopewell Valley Regional |
| Trenton | D− | Trenton City |
Every school in Lawrence Township
12 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 Lawrence Township’s schools
Are Lawrence Township’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of New Jersey: the public schools Lawrence Township children attend outscore 52% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #232 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 48%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Lawrence Township in?
Lawrence Township School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,690 students in 7 schools (2024–25).
Where do Lawrence Township kids go to high school?
Lawrence High School in Lawrenceville, with 1,225 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Lawrence Township’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in Lawrence Township School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.
How much does Lawrence Township spend per student?
$26,714 in Lawrence Township School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Lawrence Township?
Yes: Notre Dame High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 894 students), The Lawrenceville School (nonsectarian, grades 9–12, 802 students), St. Ann Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 212 students), Chapin School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 196 students) and Princeton Child Development Institute (special education, grades PK–12, 28 students).
Parents talk
What Lawrence Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Lawrence Township → They have their own page.
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.