For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,671 students in 08884, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 499 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 08884, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08884, NJ are E Raymond Appleby Elementary School, Spotswood Memorial Middle School and Spotswood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08884 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08884, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08884, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23 Vliet Street
Spotswood, NJ 08884
(732) 723-2200
Spotswood, NJ 08884
(732) 723-2200
Gr: 2-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Spotswood Memorial Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
115 Summerhill Road
Spotswood, NJ 08884
(732) 723-2200
Spotswood, NJ 08884
(732) 723-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Spotswood High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Summerhill Road
Spotswood, NJ 08884
(732) 723-2200
Spotswood, NJ 08884
(732) 723-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
80 Kane Avenue
Spotswood, NJ 08884
(732) 723-2200
Spotswood, NJ 08884
(732) 723-2200
Gr: PK-1 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08884, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08884, NJ include E Raymond Appleby Elementary School, Spotswood Memorial Middle School and Spotswood High School.
How many public schools are located in 08884?
4 public schools are located in 08884.
What percentage of students in 08884 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 08884 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08884?
08884 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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