Top 5 Best 08505 New Jersey Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,299 students in 08505, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 91 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 08505, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08505, NJ are Peter Muschal Elementary School, Mac Farland Intermediate and Bordentown Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08505 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08505, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08505, NJ Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peter Muschal Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
323 Ward Ave
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #22.
Mac Farland Intermediate
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
87 Crosswicks St
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 291-7192
Grades: 3-5
| 239 students
Rank: #33.
Bordentown Regional Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
50 Dunns Mill Road
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-0674
Grades: 6-8
| 565 students
Rank: #44.
Clara Barton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Crosswicks St
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-0676
Grades: K-2
| 233 students
Rank: #55.
Bordentown Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
318 Ward Ave
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-0025
Grades: 9-12
| 744 students
Rank: n/an/a
Garden Sate Correctional Facility Annex
Alternative School
Ward Avenue
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-0500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Female Secure Unit
Alternative School
W Burlington Street
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-6350
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Medium Secure Facility
Alternative School
W Burlington Street
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-6023
Grades: 8-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Medium Secure Facility South
Alternative School
W Burlington Street
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-6404
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 08505 New Jersey

08505, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
W. Burlington Street
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-6404
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Valentine Rch (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
W. Burlington Street
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-0392
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 08505, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08505, NJ include Peter Muschal Elementary School, Mac Farland Intermediate and Bordentown Regional Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 08505, NJ?
9 public schools are located in 08505, NJ.
What percentage of students in 08505, NJ go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 08505, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08505, NJ?
08505, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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