For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,278 students in 08822, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 82 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 08822, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08822, NJ are Hunterdon County Academies, Barley Sheaf Elementary School and Hunterdon Central Regional High School District. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08822 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08822, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08822, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hunterdon County Academies
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1445 State Route 31
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 788-1119
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 788-1119
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 93:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Barley Sheaf Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Barley Sheaf Road
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7584
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7584
Gr: PK-4 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Hunterdon Central Regional High School District
(Math: 40% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
84 Route 31
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 782-5727
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 782-5727
Gr: 9-12 | 2,238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Hunterdon Polytech Bartles Corner Campus
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8 Bartles Corner Road, Suite 2
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 788-1119
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 788-1119
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
J.p. Case Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Case Boulevard
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7501
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7501
Gr: 7-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Reading-fleming Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Court Street
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7504
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7504
Gr: 5-6 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Robert Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8 Dayton Road
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7620
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7620
Gr: PK-4 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Francis A. Desmares Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16 Old Clinton Road
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7540
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-7540
Gr: PK-4 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Hunterdon County Vocational School District Central Campus
Vocational School
10 Junction Rd
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-1444
Flemington, NJ 08822
(908) 284-1444
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08822, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08822, NJ include Hunterdon County Academies, Barley Sheaf Elementary School and Hunterdon Central Regional High School District.
How many public schools are located in 08822?
9 public schools are located in 08822.
What percentage of students in 08822 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 08822 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08822?
08822 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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