Schools in Carteret Public School District, New Jersey (2025)
6 schools · 3,903 students · 6 public · median Enrollment 568.
Carteret Public School District, in New Jersey, has 6 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,903 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high; by sector 6 public.
The median Enrollment across Carteret Public School District's schools is 568, above the New Jersey median of 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
6 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School (61.8, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Carteret Junior High School (42.6, lower 50% of middle schools nationally), and Carteret Middle School (42.4, lower 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Carteret High School (1,188 students), Columbus Elementary School (642 students), Carteret Junior High School (568 students).
Ranked schools in Carteret Public School District
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Jersey.
- 162Private Nicholas Minue Elementary SchoolCarteret · Public Elementary55% Math proficiency · 529 students
- 243Carteret Junior High SchoolCarteret · Public Middle78% Free/reduced-price lunch · 568 students
- 342Carteret Middle SchoolCarteret · Public Middle34% Math proficiency · 540 students
- 439Nathan Hale Elementary SchoolCarteret · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 436 students
- 533Columbus Elementary SchoolCarteret · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 642 students
- 629Carteret High SchoolCarteret · Public High19% Math proficiency · 1,188 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School Carteret · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 61.8 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 529 |
| 2 | Carteret Junior High School Carteret · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 42.6 Lower 50% | 78% Free/reduced-price lunch | 568 |
| 3 | Carteret Middle School Carteret · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 42.4 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 540 |
| 4 | Nathan Hale Elementary School Carteret · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 38.5 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 436 |
| 5 | Columbus Elementary School Carteret · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 33.3 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 642 |
| 6 | Carteret High School Carteret · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 29.1 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 1,188 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Carteret Public School District side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Carteret Public School District?
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Carteret Public School District with a Success Index (US) of 61.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Carteret Public School District?
Carteret Public School District has 6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) educating 3,903 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Carteret Public School District?
The median Enrollment across schools in Carteret Public School District is 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.