For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 790 students in 08530, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in 08530, NJ are South Hunterdon Regional High School, Lambertville Public School and West Amwell Township School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08530 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08530, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08530, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hunterdon Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Mt Airy Harbourton Rd
Lambertville, NJ 08530
(609) 397-2060
Lambertville, NJ 08530
(609) 397-2060
Gr: 7-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Lambertville Public School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N. Main
Lambertville, NJ 08530
(609) 397-0183
Lambertville, NJ 08530
(609) 397-0183
Gr: PK-6 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
West Amwell Township School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1417 Rt 179
Lambertville, NJ 08530
(609) 397-0819
Lambertville, NJ 08530
(609) 397-0819
Gr: K-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
08530, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Esc School At West Amwell (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1422 State Hwy 179
Lambertville, NJ 08530
(609) 397-2575
Lambertville, NJ 08530
(609) 397-2575
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08530, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08530, NJ include South Hunterdon Regional High School, Lambertville Public School and West Amwell Township School.
How many public schools are located in 08530?
3 public schools are located in 08530.
What is the racial composition of students in 08530?
08530 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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