Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Center Grove School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Center Grove School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Center Grove School's student population of 548 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspire and Empower All Students
Average Class Size
20 students
Center Grove School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center Grove School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#241 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
11%
Hispanic
20%
34%
Black
4%
14%
White
59%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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What is Center Grove School's ranking?
Center Grove School is ranked #241 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Center Grove School often compared to?
Center Grove Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ironia School, Fernbrook School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Center Grove School?
548 students attend Center Grove School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Center Grove School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center Grove School?
Center Grove School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Center Grove School offer ?
Center Grove School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center Grove School part of?
Center Grove School is part of Randolph Township School District.
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