For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,532 students in 08859, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle school in 08859, NJ is Sayreville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08859 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08859, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08859, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 1,335 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
08859, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
19 South Main Street
Parlin, NJ 08859
(609) 397-2012
Parlin, NJ 08859
(609) 397-2012
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 08859, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08859, NJ include Sayreville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08859?
2 public middle schools are located in 08859.
What is the racial composition of students in 08859?
08859 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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