For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 458 students in 08869, NJ (there are , serving 239 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 08869, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in 08869, NJ is John F. Kennedy Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 08869 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08869, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08869, NJ Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John F. Kennedy Primary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 Woodmere Street
Raritan, NJ 08869
(908) 231-1179
Raritan, NJ 08869
(908) 231-1179
Gr: K-4 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08869, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08869, NJ include John F. Kennedy Primary School.
How many public schools are located in 08869?
1 public schools are located in 08869.
What percentage of students in 08869 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 08869 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08869?
08869 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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