For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,922 students in 08822, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08822, NJ are Barley Sheaf Elementary School, Reading-fleming Intermediate School and Robert Hunter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08822 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08822, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08822, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 08822, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08822, NJ include Barley Sheaf Elementary School, Reading-fleming Intermediate School and Robert Hunter Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08822?
4 public elementary schools are located in 08822.
What is the racial composition of students in 08822?
08822 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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