For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,255 students in 08550, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08550, NJ are Village Elementary School, Thomas R Grover Middle School and Dutch Neck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08550 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08550, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08550, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Village Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 New Village Road
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5200
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5200
Gr: 4-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Thomas R Grover Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 Southfield Road
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5250
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5250
Gr: 6-8 | 1,211 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Dutch Neck Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
392 Village Road East
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5400
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5400
Gr: K-3 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Maurice Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 305 Clarksville Road
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5425
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5425
Gr: PK-3 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 08550, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08550, NJ include Village Elementary School, Thomas R Grover Middle School and Dutch Neck Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08550?
4 public elementary schools are located in 08550.
What is the racial composition of students in 08550?
08550 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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