For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,770 students in 08824, NJ (there are , serving 482 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 08824, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08824, NJ are Cambridge Elementary School, Constable Elementary School and Brunswick Acres Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08824 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08824, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08824, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Cambridge Road
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-2941
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-2941
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Constable Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29 Constable Road
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-2488
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-2488
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Brunswick Acres Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41 Kory Drive
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-6621
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-6621
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Greenbrook Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23 Roberts Street
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-2480
Kendall Park, NJ 08824
(732) 297-2480
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08824, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08824, NJ include Cambridge Elementary School, Constable Elementary School and Brunswick Acres Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08824?
4 public schools are located in 08824.
What percentage of students in 08824 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 08824 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08824?
08824 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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