For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,884 students in 08876, NJ (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,686 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 08876, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08876, NJ are Branchburg Central Middle School, Stony Brook School and Van Derveer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08876 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08876, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08876, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Branchburg Central Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Baird Road
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 526-1415
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 526-1415
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Stony Brook School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
136 Cedar Grove Road
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-2400
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-2400
Grades: 4-5
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Van Derveer Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Union Avenue
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4105
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4105
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Rank: #44.
Somerville High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
222 Davenport Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4108
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4108
Grades: 9-12
| 1,070 students
Rank: #55.
Somerville Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 West Cliff Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4107
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4107
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
08876, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
580 Old York Rd
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 725-2828
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 725-2828
Grades: 3-5
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08876, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08876, NJ include Branchburg Central Middle School, Stony Brook School and Van Derveer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08876?
5 public schools are located in 08876.
What percentage of students in 08876 go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in 08876 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08876?
08876 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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