Top 5 Best 08840 New Jersey Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,582 students in 08840, NJ (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,525 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 08840, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08840, NJ are Metuchen High School, Edgar Middle School and Campbell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08840 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 08840, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08840, NJ Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metuchen High School
Math: 42% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Grove Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8744
Grades: 9-12
| 726 students
Rank: #22.
Edgar Middle School
Math: 46% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
49 Brunswick Avenue
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8770
Grades: 5-8
| 713 students
Rank: #33.
Campbell Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24 Durham Avenue
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8777
Grades: 1-4
| 688 students
Rank: #44.
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19 Maryknoll Road
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 596-4147
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
16 Simpson Place
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8700
Grades: PK-K
| 130 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 08840, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08840, NJ include Metuchen High School, Edgar Middle School and Campbell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08840, NJ?
5 public schools are located in 08840, NJ.
What percentage of students in 08840, NJ go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in 08840, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08840, NJ?
08840, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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