For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,447 students in 08505, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 08505 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08505, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08505, NJ Public Elementary 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%
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 elementary schools in 08505, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08505, NJ include Peter Muschal Elementary School, Mac Farland Intermediate and Bordentown Regional Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08505?
4 public elementary schools are located in 08505.
What is the racial composition of students in 08505?
08505 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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