For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 396 students in 08872, NJ (there are , serving 333 private students). 54% of all K-12 students in 08872, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in 08872, NJ is Woodrow Wilson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 08872 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08872, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08872, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Dane Street
Sayreville, NJ 08872
(732) 525-5240
Sayreville, NJ 08872
(732) 525-5240
Grades: PK-3
| 396 students
08872, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Selover School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
150 Lincoln St
Sayreville, NJ 08872
(732) 525-5533
Sayreville, NJ 08872
(732) 525-5533
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08872, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08872, NJ include Woodrow Wilson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08872?
1 public schools are located in 08872.
What percentage of students in 08872 go to public school?
54% of all K-12 students in 08872 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08872?
08872 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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