Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Somerset, NJ · Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Regular public school · Charter · Grades K-12 · Rural, fringe
3rd of 29 New Jersey schools statewide · better than 90%· Stable
101 Mettlers Road, Somerset, NJ 08873
(732)649-3954NCES ID 340009000829Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Central Jersey College Prep Charter School 3rd of 29 New Jersey schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 90% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 96th in 2019 to 93th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 863 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,357 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2006, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3.2% | 47.4% | ▲ 44.2 pts | |
| Black | 73.3% | 24.2% | ▼ 49.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.9% | 16.1% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| White | 4.6% | 9.5% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.1% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2006. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $576K in zip 08873 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
- #1Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter SchoolThomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School · 2.5 mi away · charter1st of 29
ELA 93% ▲25 · Math 89% ▲29Compare - –NuView AcademyEducational Services Commission of New Jersey · 4.1 mi awayCompare
- –Piscataway Township Schools Children's CornerPiscataway Township School District · 5.4 mi awayCompare
- –North Brunswick Twp Early Childhood CenterNorth Brunswick Township School District · 6.3 mi awayCompare
- –Piscataway Regional Day SchoolEducational Services Commission of New Jersey · 7.7 mi awayCompare
- –Deans Elementary SchoolSouth Brunswick School District · 8.1 mi awayCompare
- –Developmental Learning Center WarrenMorris-Union Jointure Commission School District · 9 mi awayCompare
- #8The Queen City Academy Charter SchoolThe Queen City Academy Charter School District · 9.5 mi away · charter8th of 29
ELA 65% ▼3 · Math 37% ▼23Compare
What school district is Central Jersey College Prep Charter School in?
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is part of the Central Jersey College Prep Charter School district in Somerset, New Jersey.
Is Central Jersey College Prep Charter School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Jersey College Prep Charter School 3rd of 29 New Jersey schools (better than 90% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central Jersey College Prep Charter School?
Asian 47%, Black 24%, Hispanic 16%, White 10% (1,357 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Jersey College Prep Charter School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08873 is $576K 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.