McKinley Community School
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ · New Brunswick School District · Grades PK-8
1,128th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 15%▲ Improving
McKinley Community School ranking
SchoolRow ranks McKinley Community School 1,128th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 15% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 15th in 2025 — improving.
McKinley Community School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 277 students tested
McKinley Community School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 574 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58.1% | 80.7% | ▲ 22.6 pts | |
| Black | 29.7% | 17.4% | ▼ 12.3 pts | |
| White | 0.1% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near McKinley Community School
Typical home value $450K in zip 08901 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near McKinley Community School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Greater Brunswick Charter SchoolGreater Brunswick Charter School · 0.5 mi away · charter1,075th of 1,324
ELA 32% · Math 27% - 2Blanquita B. Valenti Community SchoolNew Brunswick School District · 0.9 mi away1,154th of 1,324
ELA 31% · Math 19% - 3Hillcrest SchoolFranklin Township Public School District · 1 mi away1,005th of 1,324
ELA 31% · Math 34% - 2ParsonsNorth Brunswick Township School District · 1 mi away1,071st of 1,324
ELA 31% · Math 28% - 1Livingston Elementary SchoolNew Brunswick School District · 1 mi away1,280th of 1,324
ELA 17% · Math 11% - 2A Chester Redshaw SchoolNew Brunswick School District · 1.1 mi away1,103rd of 1,324
ELA 32% · Math 23% - 4Pine Grove Manor SchoolFranklin Township Public School District · 1.1 mi away841st of 1,324
ELA 41% · Math 43% - 4Livingston ParkNorth Brunswick Township School District · 1.2 mi away891st of 1,324
ELA 39% · Math 39%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is McKinley Community School in?
McKinley Community School is part of the New Brunswick School District district in NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey.
Is McKinley Community School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks McKinley Community School 1,128th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 15% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of McKinley Community School?
Hispanic 81%, Black 17% (574 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near McKinley Community School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08901 is $450K 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.