For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,584 students in 08901, NJ.
The top ranked public high school in 08901, NJ is New Brunswick High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 08901 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 08901, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 08901 have a Graduation Rate of 63%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Brunswick High School, with 63% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08901, NJ Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Brunswick High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Somerset St
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,504 students
Rank: n/an/a
268 Baldwin Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
08901, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1125 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Grades: 6-12
| 1,432 students
Mdsex City Vocational N Brunswick (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
256 Easton Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 247-3832
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 247-3832
Grades: Inquire with school
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 08901, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in 08901, NJ include New Brunswick High School.
How many public high schools are located in 08901?
2 public high schools are located in 08901.
What is the racial composition of students in 08901?
08901 public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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