For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 458 students in 08869, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 239 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 08869, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in 08869, NJ is John F. Kennedy Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 08869 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08869, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08869, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John F. Kennedy Primary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 Woodmere Street
Raritan, NJ 08869
(908) 231-1179
Raritan, NJ 08869
(908) 231-1179
Gr: K-4 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08869, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08869, NJ include John F. Kennedy Primary School.
How many public schools are located in 08869?
1 public schools are located in 08869.
What percentage of students in 08869 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 08869 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08869?
08869 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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