Cranford High School
CRANFORD, NJ · Cranford Public School District · Grades 9-12
112th of 404 New Jersey high schools statewide · better than 72%▲ Improving
Cranford High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cranford High School 112th of 404 New Jersey high schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 72% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 62th in 2019 to 72th in 2025 — improving.
Cranford High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 279 students tested
Cranford High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,081 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.7% | 78.8% | ▼ 4.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.5% | 11.2% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.4% | 4.0% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 3.1% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Black | 2.7% | 3.0% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Cranford High School
Typical home value $782K in zip 07016 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Cranford High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5David Brearley High SchoolKenilworth School District · 1.5 mi away227th of 404
ELA 47% · Math 29% - –Work Readiness AcademyUnion County Educational Services Commission · 1.6 mi away
- 4Roselle Park High SchoolRoselle Park Public School District · 2.2 mi away247th of 404
ELA 46% · Math 24% - 9Westfield Senior High SchoolWestfield Public School District · 2.2 mi away72nd of 404
ELA 69% · Math 61% - –Lamberts Mill AcademyUnion County Educational Services Commission · 2.6 mi away
- –Hillcrest Academy-SouthUnion County Educational Services Commission · 2.6 mi away
- –Raymond J. Lesniak Experience, Strength, & Hope Recovery HSUnion County Vocational-Technical School District · 2.6 mi away
- 7Arthur L. Johnson High SchoolClark Township Public School District · 2.7 mi away151st of 404
ELA 62% · Math 36%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cranford High School in?
Cranford High School is part of the Cranford Public School District district in CRANFORD, New Jersey.
Is Cranford High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cranford High School 112th of 404 New Jersey high schools (better than 72% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Cranford High School?
White 79%, Hispanic 11%, Asian 4%, Two or more races 3% (1,081 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cranford High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07016 is $782K 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.