For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,795 students in 08830, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 128 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 08830, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08830, NJ are Oak Tree Road Elementary School, Kennedy Park Elementary School and Robert Mascenik Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08830 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08830, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08830, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Tree Road Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Wilus Way
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 602-8424
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 602-8424
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Kennedy Park Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Goodrich Avenue
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 602-8424
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 602-8424
Grades: PK-K
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Robert Mascenik Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Benjamin Avenue
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 602-8526
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 602-8526
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #44.
Indiana Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Indiana Avenue
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 602-8518
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 602-8518
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #55.
Iselin Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Woodruff Street
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 602-8450
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 602-8450
Grades: 6-8
| 866 students
Rank: #66.
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Washington Avenue
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 602-8650
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 602-8650
Grades: 9-12
| 1,398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08830, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08830, NJ include Oak Tree Road Elementary School, Kennedy Park Elementary School and Robert Mascenik Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08830?
6 public schools are located in 08830.
What percentage of students in 08830 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 08830 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08830?
08830 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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