For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,491 students in 08873, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08873, NJ are Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School and Macafee Road School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08873 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08873, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08873, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Pierce Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Gr: K-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Mettlers Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Gr: K-12 | 1,357 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Macafee Road School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
53 Macafee Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9097
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9097
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Conerly Road School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35 Conerly Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9362
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9362
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Middle School At Sampson G. Smith Campus
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1649 Amwell Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 873-2800
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 873-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Elizabeth Avenue School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
363 Elizabeth Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-0113
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-0113
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Pine Grove Manor School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Highland Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-2424
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-2424
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Hillcrest School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Franklin Blvd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-0170
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-0170
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Francis Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-6410
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-6410
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
08873, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Franklin Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
49 Napolean Court
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 764-4102
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 764-4102
Gr: K-6 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 08873, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08873, NJ include Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School and Macafee Road School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08873?
9 public elementary schools are located in 08873.
What is the racial composition of students in 08873?
08873 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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