For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,839 students in 08859, NJ (there are , serving 20 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 08859, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08859, NJ are Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School, Harry S. Truman Elementary School and Madison Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08859 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08859, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08859, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Ernston Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5230
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5230
Gr: K-3 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Taft Place
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5215
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5215
Gr: K-3 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Madison Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33 Harvard Rd
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 360-4485
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 360-4485
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Samsel Upper Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
298 Ernston Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 316-4050
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 316-4050
Gr: 4-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Emma Arleth Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3198 Washington Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5245
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5245
Gr: K-3 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Sayreville Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Washington Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5290
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5290
Gr: 6-8 | 1,335 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Sayreville War Memorial High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 Washington Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5252
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5252
Gr: 9-12 | 1,763 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Lifelong Learning
Special Education School
333 Cheesequake Rd
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 727-3736
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 727-3736
Gr: PK-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
08859, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
19 South Main Street
Parlin, NJ 08859
(609) 397-2012
Parlin, NJ 08859
(609) 397-2012
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08859, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08859, NJ include Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School, Harry S. Truman Elementary School and Madison Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08859?
8 public schools are located in 08859.
What percentage of students in 08859 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 08859 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08859?
08859 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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