For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,793 students in North Brunswick, NJ (there are 7 private schools, serving 322 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in North Brunswick, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in North Brunswick, NJ are John Adams, Arthur M. Judd and North Brunswick Twp. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Brunswick, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in North Brunswick have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in North Brunswick, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Adams
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1450 Redmond Street
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3102
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3102
Grades: PK-4
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Arthur M. Judd
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1595 Roosevelt Avenue
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3202
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3202
Grades: PK-4
| 597 students
Rank: #33.
North Brunswick Twp. Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Renaissance Blvd
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3000
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3000
Grades: 7-8
| 819 students
Rank: #44.
Livingston Park
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1128 Livingston Avenue
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3302
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3302
Grades: PK-4
| 500 students
Rank: #55.
Linwood School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Linwood Place
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3602
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3602
Grades: 5-6
| 746 students
Rank: #66.
North Brunswick Township High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
98 Raider Road
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3702
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3702
Grades: 9-12
| 1,900 students
Rank: #77.
Parsons
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
116 Hollywood Street
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3402
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3402
Grades: PK-4
| 596 students
Rank: n/an/a
Middlesex Co Jdc
Alternative School
Us Highway 130
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 297-8991
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 297-8991
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
25 Linwood Place
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3600
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3600
Grades: PK
| 108 students
North Brunswick, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Middlesex County Youth Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Us Highway 130
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 297-8991
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 297-8991
Grades: 8-12
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Brunswick, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in North Brunswick, NJ include John Adams, Arthur M. Judd and North Brunswick Twp. Middle School.
How many public schools are located in North Brunswick?
9 public schools are located in North Brunswick.
What percentage of students in North Brunswick go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in North Brunswick are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Brunswick?
North Brunswick public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in North Brunswick are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in North Brunswick include: Livingston Park vs. John Adams, John Adams vs. Livingston Park, Arthur M. Judd vs. John Adams
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