Schools in Carteret, New Jersey (2025)
6 schools · 3,903 students · 6 public · median Enrollment 568.
Ranked schools in Carteret
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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Carteret?
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Carteret 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?
Carteret has 6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) educating 3,903 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Carteret?
The median Enrollment across schools in Carteret is 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.