For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,814 students in 08876, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08876, NJ are Branchburg Central Middle School, Stony Brook School and Van Derveer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08876 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08876, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08876, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Branchburg Central Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Baird Road
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 526-1415
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 526-1415
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Stony Brook School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
136 Cedar Grove Road
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-2400
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-2400
Grades: 4-5
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Van Derveer Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Union Avenue
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4105
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4105
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Rank: #44.
Somerville Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 West Cliff Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4107
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4107
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
08876, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
580 Old York Rd
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 725-2828
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 725-2828
Grades: 3-5
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 08876, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08876, NJ include Branchburg Central Middle School, Stony Brook School and Van Derveer Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08876?
4 public elementary schools are located in 08876.
What is the racial composition of students in 08876?
08876 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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