South End Elementary School
Cedar Grove, NJ · Cedar Grove Township School District · Grades PK-4
148th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 89%▲ Improving
South End Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks South End Elementary School 148th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 89% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 77th in 2019 to 89th in 2025 — improving.
South End Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 136 students tested
South End Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 353 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.7% | 75.9% | ▼ 10.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 11.3% | ▲ 7.0 pts | |
| Asian | 6.2% | 6.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 3.7% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Black | 2.2% | 2.0% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near South End Elementary School
Typical home value $773K in zip 07009 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near South End Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Frederic N. Brown Elementary SchoolVerona Public School District · 0.6 mi away515th of 1,324
ELA 63% · Math 50% - 7Laning Avenue SchoolVerona Public School District · 0.7 mi away401st of 1,324
ELA 64% · Math 59% - –Essex Junior AcademyEssex Regional Educational Services Commission · 0.7 mi away
- 10Brookdale Avenue SchoolVerona Public School District · 1 mi away66th of 1,324
ELA 81% · Math 81% - 8Edgemont Elementary SchoolMontclair Public School District · 1.2 mi away299th of 1,324
ELA 72% · Math 63% - 8Forest Avenue SchoolVerona Public School District · 1.5 mi away337th of 1,324
ELA 59% · Math 70% - 9Watchung Elementary SchoolMontclair Public School District · 1.7 mi away242nd of 1,324
ELA 69% · Math 71% - 9Hillside Elementary SchoolMontclair Public School District · 1.8 mi away216th of 1,324
ELA 73% · Math 69%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South End Elementary School in?
South End Elementary School is part of the Cedar Grove Township School District district in Cedar Grove, New Jersey.
Is South End Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South End Elementary School 148th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 89% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South End Elementary School?
White 76%, Hispanic 11%, Asian 7%, Two or more races 4% (353 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South End Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07009 is $773K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.