For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 797 students in 08876, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08876, NJ are Branchburg Central Middle School and Somerville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08876 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08876, NJ have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08876, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Branchburg Central Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Baird Road
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 526-1415
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 526-1415
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Somerville Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 West Cliff Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4107
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4107
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 08876, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08876, NJ include Branchburg Central Middle School and Somerville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08876?
2 public middle schools are located in 08876.
What is the racial composition of students in 08876?
08876 public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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