For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,076 students in 08859, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08859, NJ are Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School, Harry S. Truman Elementary School and Emma Arleth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08859 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08859, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08859, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Ernston Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5230
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5230
Grades: K-3
| 468 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Taft Place
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5215
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5215
Grades: K-3
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Emma Arleth Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3198 Washington Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5245
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5245
Grades: K-3
| 460 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Madison Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33 Harvard Rd
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 360-4485
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 360-4485
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Samsel Upper Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
298 Ernston Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 316-4050
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 316-4050
Grades: 4-5
| 882 students
Rank: #66.
Sayreville Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Washington Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5290
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5290
Grades: 6-8
| 1,335 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Lifelong Learning
Special Education School
333 Cheesequake Rd
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 727-3736
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 727-3736
Grades: PK-12
| 197 students
08859, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
19 South Main Street
Parlin, NJ 08859
(609) 397-2012
Parlin, NJ 08859
(609) 397-2012
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 08859, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08859, NJ include Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School, Harry S. Truman Elementary School and Emma Arleth Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08859?
7 public elementary schools are located in 08859.
What is the racial composition of students in 08859?
08859 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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