For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,732 students in 08824, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 482 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 08824, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08824, NJ are Cambridge Elementary School, Constable Elementary School and Brunswick Acres Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08824 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08824, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08824, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Cambridge Road
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-2941
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-2941
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Constable Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29 Constable Road
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-2488
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-2488
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Brunswick Acres Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41 Kory Drive
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-6621
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-6621
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Greenbrook Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23 Roberts Street
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-2480
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-2480
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08824, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08824, NJ include Cambridge Elementary School, Constable Elementary School and Brunswick Acres Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08824?
4 public schools are located in 08824.
What percentage of students in 08824 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 08824 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08824?
08824 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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