For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,269 students in 08865, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 364 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 08865, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08865, NJ are Lopatcong Elementary School, Phillipsburg High School and Lopatcong Township Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08865 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 08865, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08865, NJ Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lopatcong Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
263 Route 57
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-0800
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-0800
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Phillipsburg High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Stateliner Blvd.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,809 students
Rank: #33.
Lopatcong Township Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
321 Stonehenge Drive
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2995
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2995
Grades: 5-8
| 355 students
Rank: #44.
Harmony Township School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2551 Belvidere Road
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-1001
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-1001
Grades: PK-8
| 200 students
Rank: #55.
Pohatcong Township School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 Rte 519
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-8155
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-8155
Grades: PK-8
| 301 students
Rank: #66.
Alpha Borough School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
817 North Boulevard
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-5000
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
Rank: #77.
Phillipsburg Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hillcrest Blvd.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 702 students
Rank: #88.
Phillipsburg Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Warren Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Grades: 3-5
| 582 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Green Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Grades: K-2
| 354 students
Rank: n/an/a
459 Center Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3010
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3010
Grades: PK-1
| 426 students
08865, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
712 South Main Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2476
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2476
Grades: 3-5
| 279 students
Delaware Park School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Second & Aurora Sts.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-6388
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-6388
Grades: K
| 97 students
120 Filmore Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-2263
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-2263
Grades: 1-3
| 211 students
Fairview Avenue
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2688
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2688
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08865, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08865, NJ include Lopatcong Elementary School, Phillipsburg High School and Lopatcong Township Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 08865, NJ?
10 public schools are located in 08865, NJ.
What percentage of students in 08865, NJ go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 08865, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08865, NJ?
08865, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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