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Schools in New Providence · New Providence Borough School District

New Providence’s public schools outscore 91% of New Jersey districts

In New Providence, 72% of tested students are proficient in math, above the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving New Providence, 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.

#21of 465 New Jersey townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New Jersey state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% 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
81%
▲ 32 pts vs NJ 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
72%
▲ 36 pts vs NJ 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 4–10 pts vs NJ 90%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$23.5K
▼ 17% vs NJ $28.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.4
NJ 11.6
Schools in town
7
2,264 students on the public path
In brief

New Providence’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 293 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of New Providence’s, its schools beat 97%, higher than their 91% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 81% and math 72% in spring 2022, against 49% and 36% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $23,475 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is New Providence Middle School, then New Providence High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Academy of Our Lady of Peace (private) and New Providence Presbyterian Church 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 New Providence’s grade

A+ Test scoresA− Graduation

A: better than 91% of New Jersey school districts, #21 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 91%
Lower resultsHigher results
New Jersey towns with similar household incomes (293)Better than 97%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,360 test results and a graduating class of 177 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of New Providence’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,366 in math, 1,354 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–62 schoolsDepends on your addressA to A+
7–8New Providence Middle SchoolNew Providence Borough School DistrictA+
9–12New Providence High SchoolNew Providence Borough School DistrictA+

New Providence’s public schools are run by New Providence Borough 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.

New Providence Borough School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 2,264 students, down 4% since 2020–21 · 11.4 per teacher (NJ 11.6)
$23,475NJ $28,441 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading81%
State average 48.6% · 1354 students tested
Math72%
State average 35.5% · 1366 students tested

New Providence vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
New ProvidenceANew Providence Borough
Chatham—The Chathams
Berkeley HeightsA−Berkeley Heights Township
SummitASummit City

Every school in New Providence

7 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 New Providenceby address
Allen W. Roberts School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
A+
641 students12:1Rate it →
Salt Brook School
Elementary · Grades K–6
A
583 students12:1Rate it →
New Providence Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8
A+
396 students11:1Rate it →
New Providence High School
High · Grades 9–12
A+
644 students11:1Rate it →
Other public schools in New Providencerun by other districts or the state
Developmental Learning Center New Providence
Grades PK–9
Special Education
91 students6:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Academy of Our Lady of Peace
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
169 students12:1Rate it →
New Providence Presbyterian Church School
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Religious
94 students6:1Rate it →

Questions about New Providence’s schools

Are New Providence’s schools good?

By New Jersey’s own tests, yes: the public schools New Providence children attend outscore 91% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #21 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 97%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is New Providence in?

New Providence Borough School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,264 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do New Providence kids go to high school?

New Providence High School, with 644 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is New Providence’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in New Providence Borough School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.

How much does New Providence spend per student?

$23,475 in New Providence Borough School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in New Providence?

Yes: Academy of Our Lady of Peace (Catholic, grades PK–8, 169 students) and New Providence Presbyterian Church School (religious, grades PK–K, 94 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.