New Providence School District, NJ

Original Research by School Decision on New Providence School District

New Providence School District serves a single borough in Union County, running from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. The district is small enough that families who live here will see the same faces from elementary school through graduation: there are two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, and the total enrollment is moderate for the grade band. The student body is predominantly white and Asian, with a Hispanic share and very small Black and multiracial populations. Data on economic disadvantage, special education, and English learner status was not reported in the available record, so a parent would want to confirm those proportions directly with the district.

On state testing, the picture is strong across most grades, with a notable soft spot in the middle years that bears investigation. In English language arts, proficiency rates are consistently high from third through eighth grade, suggesting that the elementary and middle school literacy instruction is effective for the vast majority of students. Mathematics performance is also strong in the early and middle elementary grades and holds up well into sixth grade. Seventh grade math remains sound, but eighth grade math drops sharply, and the eighth grade science result likewise falls off. The eighth grade dip in math is a meaningful departure from the pattern of earlier years. A parent considering this district should ask the school what accounts for the change and what support exists for students who are not reaching that benchmark. The pattern might reflect a curriculum that accelerates some students into algebra while leaving others uncovered, or it might be a cohort effect, but the data alone cannot explain it.

The district compares well against its county peers. Overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places New Providence in the top quartile among Union County's districts. The chronic absenteeism rate is very low, also in the top quartile, which points to consistent attendance and likely strong family engagement. Per-pupil current spending sits in the middle range of the county, on the lower end of that middle band, which is not unusual for a district that does not carry high concentrations of poverty and may not draw as much state aid as higher-need neighbors.

Housing costs in the district's attendance area are well above national and state benchmarks. The typical home value is very high, and rents are correspondingly elevated. The local housing market shows a tight supply and steady demand, with homes going pending quickly. That price level puts the district out of reach for many families, but it also signals a community where property-tax revenue can support local schools without relying heavily on state categorical funding. The economic context is one of high income and low unemployment; this is a place where school performance and home affordability are tightly linked.

The district brief turned up little in the way of recent program changes or strategic initiatives. That may mean the district has been stable rather than stagnant, but it also gives a new resident less to judge about direction. A parent looking for curriculum updates, facility plans, or new course offerings will need to go to the district website and board meeting minutes directly.

New Providence School District fits a family that values sustained academic achievement across most of the K-8 span, a close-knit community where the schools are central to town life, and a very low rate of chronic absence. The eighth grade math and science results are the one clear point to investigate. For a family willing to pay the high housing entry cost, the district offers a tight alignment between school outcomes and community resources.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,352

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 13%

Black 1%

White 59%

Asian 23%

Two+ 4%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

—

75%

Gr 4

—

86%

Gr 5

—

92%

Gr 6

—

93%

Gr 7

—

90%

Gr 8

—

88%

Math

Gr 3

—

87%

Gr 4

—

84%

Gr 5

—

81%

Gr 6

—

86%

Gr 7

—

76%

Gr 8

—

56%

Science

Gr 5

—

78%

Gr 8

—

55%

Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

New Providence High School

Allen W. Roberts School

Salt Brook School

New Providence Middle School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

87%

Grade 3

83%

Grade 4

80%

Grade 5

86%

Grade 6

74%

Grade 7

54%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

75%

Grade 3

85%

Grade 4

91%

Grade 5

92%

Grade 6

88%

Grade 7

86%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

77%

Grade 5

54%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$1.01M

Year-over-year change+6.1%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$930K to $1.4M

vs. state typical1.78x

vs. national typical2.76x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
07974	New Providence	$988K	+5.8%	92.5%
07901	Summit	$1.4M	+10.6%	7.3%
07922	Berkeley Heights	$930K	+4.9%	0.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,346/mo

Year-over-year change+3.3%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$2,312 to $3,400/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
07974	New Providence	$2,312	—	92.5%
07901	Summit	$2,750	+3.3%	7.3%
07922	Berkeley Heights	$3,400	—	0.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$5,120/mo

Home price / national median income12.1x

Annual rent / national median income33.6%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$2,773/mo

Market Activity: Union County

Median listing price$625,000

Median price per sq ft$343

Median price per sq ft YoY-5.8%

Median days on market26.5 days

Median days on market YoY+10.4%

Active listings590

Active listings YoY+9.9%

New listings388

New listings YoY-17.8%

Pending listings534

Pending listings YoY-0.4%

Hotness: median listing price$599,999

Hotness: median listing price YoY+0.0%

Supply score97.2

Supply score YoY-0.3%

Demand score80.7

Demand score YoY+5.2%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$571,373 (+3.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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