For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,068 students in 08846, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 70 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 08846, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08846, NJ are Hazelwood Elementary School, Watchung Elementary School and Parker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08846 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08846, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08846, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hazelwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Hazelwood Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Grades: PK-3
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
Watchung Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Fisher Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Grades: K-3
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
South Lincoln Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Grades: K-3
| 181 students
Rank: #44.
Woodland Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Fisher Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Grades: 4-5
| 336 students
Rank: #55.
Middlesex High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 John F. Kennedy Drive
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 614 students
Rank: #66.
Von E. Mauger Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Fisher Avenue
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Middlesex, NJ 08846
(732) 317-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08846, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08846, NJ include Hazelwood Elementary School, Watchung Elementary School and Parker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08846?
6 public schools are located in 08846.
What percentage of students in 08846 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 08846 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08846?
08846 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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