For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,209 students in 08505, NJ (there are , serving 105 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 08505, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08505, NJ are Peter Muschal Elementary School, Mac Farland Intermediate and Bordentown Regional Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08505 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08505, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08505, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peter Muschal Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 Ward Ave
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-2600
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Mac Farland Intermediate
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
87 Crosswicks St
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 291-7192
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 291-7192
Gr: 3-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Bordentown Regional Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Dunns Mill Road
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-0674
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-0674
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Clara Barton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Crosswicks St
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-0676
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-0676
Gr: K-2 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Bordentown Regional High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
318 Ward Ave
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-0025
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-0025
Gr: 9-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Garden Sate Correctional Facility Annex
Alternative School
Ward Avenue
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-0500
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 298-0500
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Female Secure Unit
Alternative School
W Burlington Street
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-6350
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-6350
Gr: 9-11
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Medium Secure Facility
Alternative School
W Burlington Street
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-6023
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-6023
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Medium Secure Facility South
Alternative School
W Burlington Street
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-6404
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-6404
08505, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Parole Readjustment Unit (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
W. Burlington Street
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-6404
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-6404
Valentine Rch (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
W. Burlington Street
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-0392
Bordentown, NJ 08505
(609) 324-0392
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08505, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08505, NJ include Peter Muschal Elementary School, Mac Farland Intermediate and Bordentown Regional Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 08505?
9 public schools are located in 08505.
What percentage of students in 08505 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 08505 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08505?
08505 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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