For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 8,218 students in 08820, NJ (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,616 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 08820, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08820, NJ are John Adams Middle School, James Madison Intermediate School and Woodbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08820 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08820, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08820, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1081 New Dover Road
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2920
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2920
Gr: 6-8 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
James Madison Intermediate School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
838 New Dover Road
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2960
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2960
Gr: 3-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Woodbrook Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15 Robin Road
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2901
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2901
Gr: K-5 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Martin Luther King Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
285 Tingley Lane
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2980
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2980
Gr: K-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Woodrow Wilson Drive
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2870
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2870
Gr: 6-8 | 1,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
John P. Stevens High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
855 Grove Avenue
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2800
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,687 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Menlo Park Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Monroe Avenue
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2910
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2910
Gr: K-5 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
838 New Dover Rd
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2939
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2939
Gr: PK-K | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
840 New Dover Road
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2990
Edison, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2990
Gr: K-2 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08820, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08820, NJ include John Adams Middle School, James Madison Intermediate School and Woodbrook Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08820?
9 public schools are located in 08820.
What percentage of students in 08820 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 08820 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08820?
08820 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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