Best 08901 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,734 students in 08901, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in 08901, NJ are Greater Brunswick Charter School, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School and Blanquita B. Valenti Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08901 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08901, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08901, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greater Brunswick Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
429 Joyce Kilmer Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 448-1052
Gr: K-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
133 Tunison Rd
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Jersey Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Gr: K-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Lord Stirling Community School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Redmond Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #55.
Paul Robeson Community School For The Arts
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
199 Paul Robeson Blvd
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #66.
Mckinley Community School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Van Dyke Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
A Chester Redshaw School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
216 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
New Brunswick Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #99.
New Brunswick High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Somerset St
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1010.
Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Delavan Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
83 Livingston Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Gr: K-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
66 Bartlett Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
268 Baldwin Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Pathways Middle School
40 Van Dyke Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 08901, NJ?
How many public schools are located in 08901?
14 public schools are located in 08901.
What is the racial composition of students in 08901?
08901 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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