For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,979 students in 08805, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 37 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 08805, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08805, NJ are Community Middle School, Smalley Elementary School and Lafayette Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08805 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08805, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08805, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Community Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 East Second Street
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 852-1131
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 852-1131
Grades: 7-8
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Smalley Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
163 Cherry Avenue
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7940
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7940
Grades: 3-6
| 562 students
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 West High Street
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7933
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7933
Grades: 1-2
| 245 students
Rank: #44.
Bound Brook High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 West Union Avenue
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7950
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7950
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Rank: n/an/a
330 West Second Street
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7934
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7934
Grades: PK-K
| 262 students
08805, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cherry Ave
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7940
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7940
Grades: PK-8
| 1,267 students
337 West Second St
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7932
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
(732) 652-7932
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08805, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08805, NJ include Community Middle School, Smalley Elementary School and Lafayette Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08805?
5 public schools are located in 08805.
What percentage of students in 08805 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 08805 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08805?
08805 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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