Best Public Schools in Raritan, NJ

The city of Raritan, New Jersey has only one school, the John F. Kennedy Primary School, which serves students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District, which is ranked 139 out of 609 school districts in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating out of 5.

The John F. Kennedy Primary School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 650 out of 1,338 schools in 2023-2024 to 899 out of 1,342 schools in 2022-2023. Its SchoolDigger rating has also varied between 2 and 3 stars out of 5 during this period. The school's performance on the NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessments) in English Language Arts and Mathematics has been mixed, with proficiency rates lower than the district and state averages. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.2 to 1, which could indicate smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students.

Approximately 31% of students at the John F. Kennedy Primary School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This factor may impact the school's academic performance and resource needs. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the school's performance, highlighting both areas of strength, such as the favorable student-teacher ratio, and areas for potential improvement, such as academic achievement on standardized assessments.