Total enrollment
7,603
+226 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
10 schools in Somerset
New Jersey · Public K-12
Somerset's public-school directory totals 10 schools, with student enrollment near 7,603 (5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Somerset
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
11%
was 12%
% Hispanic
36%
was 31%
% Black
28%
was 36%
% Asian
22%
was 19%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Jersey College Prep Charter School | Combined | KG-12 | 1,396 |
| Conerly Road School | Elementary | PK-05 | 350 |
| Elizabeth Avenue School | Elementary | PK-05 | 541 |
| Franklin High School | High | 09-12 | 2,134 |
| Franklin Middle School at Hamilton Street Campus | Middle | 06-08 | 592 |
| Franklin Middle School at Sampson G. Smith Campus | Middle | 06-08 | 787 |
| Hillcrest School | Elementary | PK-05 | 439 |
| MacAfee Road School | Elementary | PK-05 | 405 |
| Pine Grove Manor School | Elementary | PK-05 | 346 |
| Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School | Combined | KG-12 | 613 |
About Somerset
Across Somerset, New Jersey, 10 public schools teaches about 7,603 students between them.
In terms of grade levels, the city covers 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, and 2 other.
Average school size in Somerset is around 760 students, 41% above the New Jersey average of about 540.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 7,603 students, rose 3% from the 7,377 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment fell from 36% to 28%.
On allk12, the community for Somerset discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.