South Brunswick
School District
South Brunswick School District posts one of the strongest SAT averages in Middlesex County, and it is one of the largest districts we cover. Twelve schools serve about 7,700-7,900 students (2023-24) across the township, including Kendall Park, Dayton, Monmouth Junction, and Kingston. South Brunswick High School's 2024-25 average SAT total of 1247 ranks 17th among all New Jersey public high schools. Rapid housing growth is now reshaping the district: South Brunswick is redistricting for 2026-27, its first in decades.
~7,700-7,900
Students district-wide (2023-24)
1247
SBHS average SAT total (2024-25)
#17
NJ public high school SAT rank (2024-25)
97%
Graduation rate
Twelve schools across the township
South Brunswick is redistricting for 2026-27, so elementary assignment is changing for some addresses, one of the first things we confirm on any listing.
| Preschool | Two district preschools |
| Elementary (K-5) | Brooks Crossing · Brunswick Acres · Cambridge · Constable · Greenbrook · Indian Fields · Monmouth Junction |
| Middle | Crossroads North & Crossroads South (6-8) |
| High | South Brunswick High School (9-12; about 2,700 students) |
How South Brunswick ranks
Why SAT, not a ratings site. We lean on average SAT totals rather than crowd-sourced grades like Niche, since the SAT is a single, objective, year-over-year comparable number rather than a weighted opinion score.
SAT (2024-25). South Brunswick High School's average total is 1247 (Math 628, Reading & Writing 619), ranking 17th among all New Jersey public high schools. See the full Greater Princeton SAT comparison.
Outcomes. The graduation rate is about 97%.
What stands out academically
AP depth. About 29 AP courses, and 89% of the district's 2,266 AP exams in 2023-24 scored 3 or higher.
Gifted & talented. District-wide gifted and talented programming.
Music. The South Brunswick High School marching band has won multiple state championships, most recently the Group V Open title in 2026.
Neighborhoods that feed South Brunswick schools
Every home in South Brunswick is in the district, spanning Kendall Park, Dayton, Monmouth Junction, and Kingston. Because the district is redistricting for 2026-27, the zoned elementary for some addresses is changing, we verify the current assignment for any listing before you offer.
Explore South Brunswick's neighborhoods street by street in our South Brunswick neighborhood guides.
What's changing in the district
Redistricting for 2026-27. South Brunswick's first redistricting in decades reassigns about 284 K-4 students among elementary schools, driven by roughly 3,177 approved housing units projected to add about 1,660 students to the district, including the 1,776-unit Beekman development.
New superintendent. Dr. Bernard Bragen became superintendent in December 2025.
State aid. Like many NJ districts, South Brunswick has faced continued state aid reductions in recent budget cycles.
South Brunswick Schools
FAQ
How good are South Brunswick schools?
South Brunswick High School's 2024-25 average SAT total is 1247, ranking 17th among all New Jersey public high schools; the graduation rate is about 97%.
Which schools would my child attend?
One of seven K-5 elementaries (Brooks Crossing, Brunswick Acres, Cambridge, Constable, Greenbrook, Indian Fields, Monmouth Junction) depending on your address, then Crossroads North or South (6-8), then South Brunswick High School (9-12). The district is redistricting for 2026-27, so we confirm current zoning on any listing.
What academic programs stand out?
About 29 AP courses with 89% of 2023-24 AP exams scoring 3+, district-wide gifted and talented programming, and a state-championship marching band (Group V Open, 2026).
Is South Brunswick redistricting?
Yes. The district's first redistricting in decades reassigns about 284 K-4 students for 2026-27, driven by roughly 3,177 approved housing units projected to add about 1,660 students.
What's changing in the district?
Dr. Bernard Bragen became superintendent in December 2025, and the district is managing state aid cuts alongside the 2026-27 elementary redistricting driven by new housing growth.
Rankings and statistics are from the school years cited above and change over time; please verify current figures directly with the district.
Buying into South Brunswick schools? With redistricting underway and new housing reshaping enrollment, zone boundaries matter more than ever for South Brunswick buyers. We confirm the current zoned school for any address and help you weigh South Brunswick against nearby districts. Start with South Brunswick homes for sale or ask us about a specific street.
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