For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,073 students in 08859, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 08859 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08859, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08859, NJ Public Elementary 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: 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 elementary schools in 08859, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08859, NJ include Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School, Harry S. Truman Elementary School and Madison Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08859?
7 public elementary schools are located in 08859.
What is the racial composition of students in 08859?
08859 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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