For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,209 students in 08505, NJ (there are , serving 105 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 08505, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08505, NJ are Peter Muschal Elementary School, Mac Farland Intermediate and Bordentown Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08505 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08505, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08505, NJ Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peter Muschal Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 Ward Ave
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-2600
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Mac Farland Intermediate
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
87 Crosswicks St
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 291-7192
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 291-7192
Gr: 3-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Bordentown Regional Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Dunns Mill Road
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-0674
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-0674
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Clara Barton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Crosswicks St
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-0676
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-0676
Gr: K-2 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Bordentown Regional High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
318 Ward Ave
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-0025
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-0025
Gr: 9-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Garden Sate Correctional Facility Annex
Alternative School
Ward Avenue
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-0500
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-0500
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Female Secure Unit
Alternative School
W Burlington Street
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-6350
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-6350
Gr: 9-11
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Medium Secure Facility
Alternative School
W Burlington Street
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-6023
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-6023
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Medium Secure Facility South
Alternative School
W Burlington Street
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-6404
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-6404
08505, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Parole Readjustment Unit (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
W. Burlington Street
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-6404
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-6404
Valentine Rch (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
W. Burlington Street
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-0392
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-0392
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08505, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08505, NJ include Peter Muschal Elementary School, Mac Farland Intermediate and Bordentown Regional Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 08505?
9 public schools are located in 08505.
What percentage of students in 08505 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 08505 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08505?
08505 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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