For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,628 students in 08840, NJ (there are , serving 1,647 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in 08840, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08840, NJ are Metuchen High School, Edgar Middle School and Campbell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08840 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08840, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 08840, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metuchen High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Grove Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8744
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8744
Grades: 9-12
| 698 students
Rank: #22.
Edgar Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
49 Brunswick Avenue
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8770
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8770
Grades: 5-8
| 769 students
Rank: #33.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Durham Avenue
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8777
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8777
Grades: 1-4
| 678 students
Rank: #44.
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 Maryknoll Road
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 596-4147
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 596-4147
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: n/an/a
16 Simpson Place
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8700
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8700
Grades: PK-K
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08840, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08840, NJ include Metuchen High School, Edgar Middle School and Campbell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08840?
5 public schools are located in 08840.
What percentage of students in 08840 go to public school?
61% of all K-12 students in 08840 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08840?
08840 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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