For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,213 students in 08844, NJ (there are , serving 497 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 08844, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08844, NJ are Sunnymead Elementary School, Woods Road Elementary School and Hillsborough Township Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08844 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08844, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08844, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunnymead Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Sunnymead Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: K-4
| 529 students
Rank: #22.
Woods Road Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 South Woods Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: PK-4
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Hillsborough Township Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
435 Route 206
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: K-4
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Amsterdam Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Amsterdam Drive
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: K-4
| 383 students
Rank: #55.
Woodfern Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Woodfern Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: K-4
| 313 students
Rank: #66.
Triangle Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
156 South Triangle Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: PK-4
| 364 students
Rank: #77.
Hillsborough Township Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
260 Triangle Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,230 students
Rank: #88.
Auten Road Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
281 Auten Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: 5-6
| 1,114 students
Rank: #99.
Hillsborough High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
466 Raider Boulevard
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,385 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08844, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08844, NJ include Sunnymead Elementary School, Woods Road Elementary School and Hillsborough Township Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08844?
9 public schools are located in 08844.
What percentage of students in 08844 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 08844 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08844?
08844 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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