For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,644 students in 08816, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 08816, NJ are Hatikvah International Academy Charter School and Churchill Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08816 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08816, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08816, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hatikvah International Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7 Lexington Avenue
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 254-8300
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 254-8300
Grades: K-8
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
Churchill Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18 Norton Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 353-0915
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 353-0915
Grades: 7-9
| 2,007 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 08816, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 08816, NJ include Hatikvah International Academy Charter School and Churchill Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08816?
2 public middle schools are located in 08816.
What is the racial composition of students in 08816?
08816 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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