For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,080 students in 08904, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08904, NJ are Bartle Elementary School and Highland Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08904 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08904, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08904, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bartle Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
435 Mansfield Street
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-4100
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-4100
Gr: 2-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
330 Wayne Street
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-2400
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
121 South Eleventh Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-1205
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-1205
Gr: PK-1 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
08904, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gloucester Regional School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
842 Glassboro Rd
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(856) 629-2400
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(856) 629-2400
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 08904, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08904, NJ include Bartle Elementary School and Highland Park Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08904?
3 public elementary schools are located in 08904.
What is the racial composition of students in 08904?
08904 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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