Schools in Scotch Plains, New Jersey (2025)
8 schools · 5,673 students · 8 public · median Enrollment 543.
Scotch Plains, in New Jersey, has 8 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 5,673 students. By level there are 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high; by sector 8 public.
The median Enrollment across Scotch Plains's schools is 543, above the New Jersey median of 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
8 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Terrill Middle School (92.3, top 5% of middle schools nationally), followed by Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School (91.2, top 5% of middle schools nationally), and Howard B. Brunner Elementary School (89.7, top 5% of elementary schools nationally). 8 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (1,562 students), Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School (913 students), Terrill Middle School (822 students).
Ranked schools in Scotch Plains
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Jersey.
- 192Terrill Middle SchoolScotch Plains · Public Middle68% Math proficiency · 822 students
- 291Malcolm E Nettingham Middle SchoolScotch Plains · Public Middle65% Math proficiency · 913 students
- 390Howard B. Brunner Elementary SchoolScotch Plains · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 434 students
- 489William J. McGinn Elementary SchoolScotch Plains · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 543 students
- 588J. Ackerman Coles Elementary SchoolScotch Plains · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 526 students
- 687Evergreen Elementary SchoolScotch Plains · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 449 students
- 784School One ElementaryScotch Plains · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 424 students
- 881Scotch Plains-Fanwood High SchoolScotch Plains · Public High56% Math proficiency · 1,562 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terrill Middle School Scotch Plains · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 92.3 Top 5% | 68% Math proficiency | 822 |
| 2 | Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School Scotch Plains · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 91.2 Top 5% | 65% Math proficiency | 913 |
| 3 | Howard B. Brunner Elementary School Scotch Plains · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 89.7 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 434 |
| 4 | William J. McGinn Elementary School Scotch Plains · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 89.3 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 543 |
| 5 | J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School Scotch Plains · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 88.4 Top 5% | 73% Math proficiency | 526 |
| 6 | Evergreen Elementary School Scotch Plains · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 86.7 Top 5% | 67% Math proficiency | 449 |
| 7 | School One Elementary Scotch Plains · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 83.7 Top 10% | 67% Math proficiency | 424 |
| 8 | Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Scotch Plains · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 80.6 Top 10% | 56% Math proficiency | 1,562 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Scotch Plains side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Scotch Plains?
Terrill Middle School is the highest-ranked school in Scotch Plains with a Success Index (US) of 92.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Scotch Plains?
Scotch Plains has 8 schools (2 middle, 5 elementary, 1 high) educating 5,673 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Scotch Plains?
The median Enrollment across schools in Scotch Plains is 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.