For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,062 students in 08854, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in 08854, NJ are Piscataway Township High School and Piscataway Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 08854 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 08854, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 08854 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Piscataway Magnet School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08854, NJ Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Piscataway Township High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Behmer Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0700
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,127 students
Rank: #22.
Piscataway Magnet School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Suttons Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0717
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0717
Grades: 8-12
| 640 students
Rank: n/an/a
Future Foundations Academy (Ffa)
Special Education School
1690 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 339-9331
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 339-9331
Grades: 5-12
| 122 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nuview Academy
Special Education School
1 Park Avenue
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 878-0070
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 878-0070
Grades: K-12
| 51 students
Rank: n/an/a
Piscataway Regional Day School
Special Education School
1670 Stelton Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-8752
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-8752
Grades: 1-12
| 122 students
08854, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1717 Lester Place
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 752-8652
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 752-8652
Grades: 4-5
| 505 students
Middlesex County Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1690 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 317-0300
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 317-0300
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
21 Suttons Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 572-9494
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 572-9494
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Nuview Academy Annex (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1690 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 777-9860
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 777-9860
Grades: 5-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 08854, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in 08854, NJ include Piscataway Township High School and Piscataway Magnet School.
How many public high schools are located in 08854?
5 public high schools are located in 08854.
What is the racial composition of students in 08854?
08854 public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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