For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 5,353 students in 08820, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 08820 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08820, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08820, NJ Public Elementary 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.
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
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 elementary schools in 08820, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08820, NJ include John Adams Middle School, James Madison Intermediate School and Woodbrook Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08820?
7 public elementary schools are located in 08820.
What is the racial composition of students in 08820?
08820 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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