For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,694 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08865, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
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 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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