For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,594 students in 08904, NJ (there are , serving 173 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 08904, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08904, NJ are Highland Park High School, Bartle Elementary School and Highland Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08904 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08904, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08904, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 North Fifth Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-2400
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Bartle Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
435 Mansfield Street
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-4100
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-4100
Gr: 2-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
330 Wayne Street
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-2400
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
121 South Eleventh Avenue
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-1205
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(732) 572-1205
Gr: PK-1 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
08904, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gloucester Regional School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
842 Glassboro Rd
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(856) 629-2400
Highland Park, NJ 08904
(856) 629-2400
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08904, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08904, NJ include Highland Park High School, Bartle Elementary School and Highland Park Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 08904?
4 public schools are located in 08904.
What percentage of students in 08904 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 08904 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08904?
08904 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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