Best 08540 New Jersey Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,204 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 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08540, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Princeton Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 Bunn Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
Gr: K-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Princeton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
217 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
Gr: 6-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 08540 New Jersey

08540, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
285 Rosedale Road
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 68% (majority Hispanic).

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