For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,006 students in 08520, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 662 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 08520, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08520, NJ are Walter C. Black Elementary School, Ethel Mcknight Elementary School and Perry L. Drew Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08520 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08520, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08520, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walter C. Black Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
371 Stockton Street
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7816
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7816
Gr: K-2 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
58 Twin Rivers Dr South
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7800
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7800
Gr: K-2 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Perry L. Drew Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Twin Rivers Drive North
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7820
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7820
Gr: 3-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Grace N. Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
380 Stockton St
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7833
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7833
Gr: 3-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Melvin H. Kreps Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5 Kent Lane
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7767
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7767
Gr: 6-8 | 1,160 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Hightstown High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Leshin Lane
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7738
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7738
Gr: 9-12 | 1,616 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08520, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08520, NJ include Walter C. Black Elementary School, Ethel Mcknight Elementary School and Perry L. Drew Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08520?
6 public schools are located in 08520.
What percentage of students in 08520 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 08520 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08520?
08520 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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