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Best 08817 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,764 students in 08817, NJ (there are , serving 1,223 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 08817, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08817, NJ are Lincoln Elementary School, John Marshall Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08817 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08817, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08817, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
53 Brookville Road
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5270
Gr: K-5 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
John Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15 Cornell Street
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5370
Gr: K-5 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
153 Winthrop Road
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5280
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2485 Woodbridge Avenue
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5300
Gr: K-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Division Street
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5290
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Edison High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Boulevard Of The Eagles
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,336 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Lindeneau Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Blossom Street
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5320
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Edison Early Learning Center
10 Boulevard Of The Eagles
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 452-2804
Gr: PK-K | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 08817, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08817, NJ include Lincoln Elementary School, John Marshall Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08817?
8 public schools are located in 08817.
What percentage of students in 08817 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 08817 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08817?
08817 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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