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Top 10 Best 08816 New Jersey Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,801 students in 08816, NJ (there are , serving 1,029 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 08816, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08816, NJ are Hatikvah International Academy Charter School, Warnsdorfer Elementary School and Frost Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08816 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08816, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08816, NJ Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hatikvah International Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7 Lexington Avenue
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 254-8300
Grades: K-8
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
Warnsdorfer Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9 Hardenburg Lane
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6880
Grades: K-4
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Frost Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
65 Frost Avenue
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6850
Grades: PK-4
| 391 students
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
371 Cranbury Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6820
Grades: PK-4
| 351 students
Rank: #55.
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Rues Lane
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6892
Grades: 5-6
| 1,312 students
Rank: #66.
Irwin Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
71 Racetrack Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6840
Grades: PK-4
| 311 students
Rank: #77.
Bowne-munro Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
120 Main Street
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6810
Grades: PK-4
| 187 students
Rank: #88.
Lawrence Brook Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
48 Sullivan Way
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6870
Grades: PK-4
| 361 students
Rank: #99.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14 Innes Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6860
Grades: K-4
| 409 students
Rank: #1010.
Churchill Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18 Norton Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 353-0915
Grades: 7-9
| 2,007 students
Rank: #1111.
East Brunswick Magnet School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
112 Rues Lane
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 254-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 742 students
Rank: #1212.
Chittick Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5 Flagler Street
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6830
Grades: PK-4
| 353 students
Rank: #1313.
East Brunswick High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
380 Cranbury Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6904
Grades: 10-12
| 2,104 students
Rank: #1414.
Middlesex Co Voc School East Bruns. School Of Career Develop
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Rues Lane
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 257-7715
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 08816, NJ?
How many public schools are located in 08816?
14 public schools are located in 08816.
What percentage of students in 08816 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 08816 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08816?
08816 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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