Best Cranbury Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 421 students in Cranbury, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 29 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Cranbury, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public school in Cranbury, NJ is Cranbury School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cranbury, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Cranbury have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cranbury, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cranbury School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23 N Main St
Cranbury, NJ 08512
(609) 395-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cranbury, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Cranbury, NJ include Cranbury School.
How many public schools are located in Cranbury?
1 public schools are located in Cranbury.
What percentage of students in Cranbury go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Cranbury are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cranbury?
Cranbury public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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