For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,917 students in 08805, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 37 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 08805, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08805, NJ are Community Middle School, Smalley Elementary School and Lafayette Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08805 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08805, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08805, NJ Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 East Second Street
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 852-1131
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 852-1131
Gr: 7-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Smalley Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
163 Cherry Avenue
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7940
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7940
Gr: 4-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 West High Street
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7933
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7933
Gr: 2-3 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Bound Brook High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 West Union Avenue
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7950
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7950
Gr: 9-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
330 West Second Street
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7934
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7934
Gr: PK-1 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
08805, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cherry Ave
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7940
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7940
Gr: PK-8 | 1,267 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08805, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08805, NJ include Community Middle School, Smalley Elementary School and Lafayette Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08805?
5 public schools are located in 08805.
What percentage of students in 08805 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 08805 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08805?
08805 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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