For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,158 students in 07008, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07008, NJ are Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School, Nathan Hale Elementary School and Carteret Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 07008 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 07008, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 07008, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
83 Post Blvd
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Gr: PK-4 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Nathan Hale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
678 Roosevelt Avenue
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Gr: PK-4 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Carteret Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Carteret Avenue
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Gr: 5-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Carteret Avenue
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-8960
Gr: PK-4 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 07008, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 07008, NJ include Private Nicholas Minue Elementary School, Nathan Hale Elementary School and Carteret Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 07008?
4 public elementary schools are located in 07008.
What is the racial composition of students in 07008?
07008 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% 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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