Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School
Somerset, NJ · Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School
Regular public school · Charter · Grades K-12 · Suburb, large
1st of 29 New Jersey schools statewide · better than 97%· Stable
150 Pierce Street, Somerset, NJ 08873
(732)412-7643NCES ID 340074603143Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School 1st of 29 New Jersey schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 97% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 100th in 2019 to 100th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 346 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 608 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2012, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2012 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 69.5% | 58.4% | ▼ 11.1 pts | |
| Black | 11.0% | 17.3% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| White | 15.7% | 12.2% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 5.6% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 5.3% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
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 Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School
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- #3Central Jersey College Prep Charter SchoolCentral Jersey College Prep Charter School · 2.5 mi away · charter3rd of 29
ELA 68% ▼25 · Math 60% ▼29Compare - –Piscataway Township Schools Children's CornerPiscataway Township School District · 3 mi awayCompare
- –North Brunswick Twp Early Childhood CenterNorth Brunswick Township School District · 5.2 mi awayCompare
- –Piscataway Regional Day SchoolEducational Services Commission of New Jersey · 5.4 mi awayCompare
- #8The Queen City Academy Charter SchoolThe Queen City Academy Charter School District · 7.2 mi away · charter8th of 29
ELA 65% ▼28 · Math 37% ▼52Compare - –Riley Preschool AnnexSouth Plainfield School District · 7.6 mi awayCompare
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What school district is Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School in?
Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School is part of the Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School district in Somerset, New Jersey.
Is Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School 1st of 29 New Jersey schools (better than 97% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School?
Asian 58%, Black 17%, White 12%, Two or more races 6% (608 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thomas Edison EnergySmart 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.