For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,423 students in 08854, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 08854, NJ are Conackamack Middle School, Theodore Schor Middle School and Quibbletown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08854 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08854, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08854, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Conackamack Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5205 Witherspoon Street
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 699-1577
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 699-1577
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Rank: #22.
Theodore Schor Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
243 North Randolphville Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 752-4457
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 752-4457
Grades: 6-8
| 551 students
Rank: #33.
Quibbletown Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
99 Academy Street
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 752-0444
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 752-0444
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Rank: #44.
Piscataway Magnet School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Suttons Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0717
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0717
Grades: 8-12
| 640 students
Rank: n/an/a
Future Foundations Academy (Ffa)
Special Education School
1690 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 339-9331
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 339-9331
Grades: 5-12
| 122 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nuview Academy
Special Education School
1 Park Avenue
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 878-0070
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 878-0070
Grades: K-12
| 51 students
Rank: n/an/a
Piscataway Regional Day School
Special Education School
1670 Stelton Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-8752
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-8752
Grades: 1-12
| 122 students
08854, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1717 Lester Place
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 752-8652
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 752-8652
Grades: 4-5
| 505 students
Middlesex County Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1690 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 317-0300
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 317-0300
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
21 Suttons Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 572-9494
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 572-9494
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Nuview Academy Annex (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1690 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 777-9860
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 777-9860
Grades: 5-12
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 08854, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 08854, NJ include Conackamack Middle School, Theodore Schor Middle School and Quibbletown Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08854?
7 public middle schools are located in 08854.
What is the racial composition of students in 08854?
08854 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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