For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,879 students in 08822, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08822, NJ are Barley Sheaf Elementary School, Reading-fleming Intermediate School and Robert Hunter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08822 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08822, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08822, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barley Sheaf Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Barley Sheaf Road
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7584
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7584
Gr: K-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Reading-fleming Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Court Street
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7504
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7504
Gr: 5-6 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Robert Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8 Dayton Road
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7620
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7620
Gr: PK-4 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Francis A. Desmares Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16 Old Clinton Road
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7540
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7540
Gr: K-4 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
08822, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hc Computer Science And Software Engineering Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
19 Senator Stout Road, 300 Eme
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 788-1119
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 788-1119
Gr: 9
Sandhill School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
215 Route 31
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 806-2729
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 806-2729
Gr: Inquire with school | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 08822, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08822, NJ include Barley Sheaf Elementary School, Reading-fleming Intermediate School and Robert Hunter Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08822?
4 public elementary schools are located in 08822.
What is the racial composition of students in 08822?
08822 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% 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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