For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 899 students in 08534, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08534, NJ are Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubino and Timberlane Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08534 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08534, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08534, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubino
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1085 Old Trenton Rd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 586-2129
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 586-2129
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Timberlane Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
51 S Timberlane Drive
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4004
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4004
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
08534, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20 Stephenson Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4000
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4000
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 08534, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08534, NJ include Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubino and Timberlane Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08534?
2 public middle schools are located in 08534.
What is the racial composition of students in 08534?
08534 public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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