John P. Faber Elementary School
DUNELLEN, NJ · Dunellen Public School District · Grades PK-5
918th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 31%▼ Declining
John P. Faber Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks John P. Faber Elementary School 918th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 31% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2019 to 31th in 2025 — declining.
John P. Faber Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 277 students tested
John P. Faber Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 617 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39.3% | 56.9% | ▲ 17.6 pts | |
| White | 39.6% | 21.7% | ▼ 17.9 pts | |
| Black | 12.0% | 11.7% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 4.8% | 5.3% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 4.1% | ▲ 4.1 pts |
Homes near John P. Faber Elementary School
Typical home value $591K in zip 08812 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near John P. Faber Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Parker Elementary SchoolMiddlesex Borough School District · 1.1 mi away821st of 1,324
ELA 44% · Math 41% - 4Grandview Elementary SchoolPiscataway Township School District · 1.1 mi away831st of 1,324
ELA 36% · Math 48% - 5Arbor Elementary SchoolPiscataway Township School District · 1.2 mi away709th of 1,324
ELA 50% · Math 44% - 2Jefferson Elementary SchoolPlainfield Public School District · 1.3 mi away1,140th of 1,324
ELA 24% · Math 27% - 8Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary SchoolGreen Brook Township Public School District · 1.4 mi away332nd of 1,324
ELA 66% · Math 64% - 5Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary SchoolPiscataway Township School District · 1.5 mi away794th of 1,324
ELA 40% · Math 47% - 2Clinton Elementary SchoolPlainfield Public School District · 1.8 mi away1,182nd of 1,324
ELA 27% · Math 18% - 7Franklin Elementary SchoolSouth Plainfield School District · 2.1 mi away516th of 1,324
ELA 50% · Math 62%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is John P. Faber Elementary School in?
John P. Faber Elementary School is part of the Dunellen Public School District district in DUNELLEN, New Jersey.
Is John P. Faber Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John P. Faber Elementary School 918th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 31% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of John P. Faber Elementary School?
Hispanic 57%, White 22%, Black 12%, Asian 5% (617 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John P. Faber Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08812 is $591K 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.