For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,837 students in 08859, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 115 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 08859, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08859, NJ are Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School, Harry S. Truman Elementary School and Madison Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08859 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08859, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08859, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Ernston Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5230
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5230
Gr: K-3 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Taft Place
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5215
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5215
Gr: K-3 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Madison Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33 Harvard Rd
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 360-4485
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 360-4485
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Samsel Upper Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
298 Ernston Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 316-4050
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 316-4050
Gr: 4-5 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Emma Arleth Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3198 Washington Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5245
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5245
Gr: K-3 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Sayreville Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Washington Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5290
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5290
Gr: 6-8 | 1,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Sayreville War Memorial High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 Washington Road
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5252
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 525-5252
Gr: 9-12 | 1,764 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Lifelong Learning
Special Education School
333 Cheesequake Rd
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 727-3736
Parlin, NJ 08859
(732) 727-3736
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08859, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08859, NJ include Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School, Harry S. Truman Elementary School and Madison Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08859?
8 public schools are located in 08859.
What percentage of students in 08859 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 08859 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08859?
08859 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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