For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,705 students in 08902, NJ (there are 7 private schools, serving 322 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 08902, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08902, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 08902 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08902, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08902, NJ Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-4 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Arthur M. Judd
(Math: 44% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
North Brunswick Twp. Middle School
(Math: 25% | 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
Gr: 7-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Livingston Park
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Linwood School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Linwood Place
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3600
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3600
Gr: 5-6 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
North Brunswick Township High School
(Math: 16% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,876 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Parsons
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
116 Hollywood Street
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3402
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3402
Gr: PK-4 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
25 Linwood Place
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3600
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3600
Gr: PK | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
08902, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08902, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08902, NJ include John Adams, Arthur M. Judd and North Brunswick Twp. Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 08902?
9 public schools are located in 08902.
What percentage of students in 08902 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 08902 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08902?
08902 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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