For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,217 students in 08540, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08540, NJ are Princeton Charter School and Princeton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08540 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08540, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08540, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Princeton Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 Bunn Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
Gr: K-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Princeton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
217 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
Gr: 6-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
08540, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 497-2820
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 497-2820
Gr: PK-7 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 08540, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08540, NJ include Princeton Charter School and Princeton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08540?
2 public middle schools are located in 08540.
What is the racial composition of students in 08540?
08540 public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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