For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,675 students in 08865, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 08865, NJ are Lopatcong Township Middle School, Harmony Township School and Alpha Borough School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08865 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08865, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08865, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lopatcong Township Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
321 Stonehenge Drive
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2995
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2995
Gr: 5-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Harmony Township School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2551 Belvidere Road
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-1001
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-1001
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Alpha Borough School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
817 North Boulevard
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-5000
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Pohatcong Township School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Rte 519
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-8155
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-8155
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Phillipsburg Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hillcrest Blvd.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
08865, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
712 South Main Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2476
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2476
Gr: 3-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Delaware Park School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Second & Aurora Sts.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-6388
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-6388
Gr: K | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
120 Filmore Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-2263
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-2263
Gr: 1-3 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Fairview Avenue
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2688
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2688
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 08865, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 08865, NJ include Lopatcong Township Middle School, Harmony Township School and Alpha Borough School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08865?
5 public middle schools are located in 08865.
What is the racial composition of students in 08865?
08865 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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