For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,966 students in 08902, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08902, NJ are John Adams, Arthur M. Judd and Livingston Park. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08902 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08902, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08902, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Adams
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1450 Redmond Street
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3102
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3102
Gr: PK-4 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Arthur M. Judd
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1595 Roosevelt Avenue
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3202
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3202
Gr: PK-4 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Livingston Park
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1128 Livingston Avenue
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3302
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3302
Gr: PK-4 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Linwood School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Linwood Place
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3602
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3602
Gr: 5-6 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Parsons
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
116 Hollywood Street
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3402
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 289-3402
Gr: PK-4 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
08902, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Middlesex County Youth Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Us Highway 130
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 297-8991
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 297-8991
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 08902, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08902, NJ include John Adams, Arthur M. Judd and Livingston Park.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08902?
5 public elementary schools are located in 08902.
What is the racial composition of students in 08902?
08902 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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