Schools in Somerville, New Jersey (2025)
3 schools · 2,156 students · 3 public · median Enrollment 745.
Somerville, in New Jersey, has 3 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,156 students. By level there are 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle; by sector 3 public.
The median Enrollment across Somerville's schools is 745, above the New Jersey median of 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
3 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Van Derveer Elementary School (64.2, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Somerville High School (58.5, top 50% of high schools nationally), and Somerville Middle School (51.9, top 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Somerville High School (1,072 students), Van Derveer Elementary School (745 students), Somerville Middle School (339 students).
Ranked schools in Somerville
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Jersey.
- 164Van Derveer Elementary SchoolSomerville · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 745 students
- 259Somerville High SchoolSomerville · Public High27% Math proficiency · 1,072 students
- 352Somerville Middle SchoolSomerville · Public Middle23% Math proficiency · 339 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Derveer Elementary School Somerville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 64.2 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 745 |
| 2 | Somerville High School Somerville · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 58.5 Top 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 1,072 |
| 3 | Somerville Middle School Somerville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 51.9 Top 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 339 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Somerville?
Van Derveer Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Somerville with a Success Index (US) of 64.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Somerville?
Somerville has 3 schools (1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle) educating 2,156 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Somerville?
The median Enrollment across schools in Somerville is 745. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.