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Best 08830 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,653 students in 08830, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 80 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 08830, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08830, NJ are Oak Tree Road Elementary School, Kennedy Park Elementary School and Robert Mascenik Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08830 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08830, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08830, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Tree Road Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Wilus Way
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 602-8424
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Kennedy Park Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Goodrich Avenue
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 602-8424
Gr: PK-K | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Robert Mascenik Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Benjamin Avenue
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 602-8526
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Indiana Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Indiana Avenue
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 602-8518
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Iselin Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Woodruff Street
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 602-8450
Gr: 6-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Washington Avenue
Iselin, NJ 08830
(732) 602-8650
Gr: 9-12 | 1,405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 08830, NJ?
How many public schools are located in 08830?
6 public schools are located in 08830.
What percentage of students in 08830 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 08830 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08830?
08830 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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