For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,651 students in 08816, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08816, NJ are Hatikvah International Academy Charter School, Warnsdorfer Elementary School and Frost Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08816 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08816, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08816, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hatikvah International Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7 Lexington Avenue
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 254-8300
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 254-8300
Grades: K-8
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
Warnsdorfer Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9 Hardenburg Lane
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6880
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6880
Grades: K-4
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Frost Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65 Frost Avenue
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6850
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6850
Grades: PK-4
| 391 students
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
371 Cranbury Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6820
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6820
Grades: PK-4
| 351 students
Rank: #55.
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Rues Lane
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6892
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6892
Grades: 5-6
| 1,312 students
Rank: #66.
Irwin Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
71 Racetrack Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6840
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6840
Grades: PK-4
| 311 students
Rank: #77.
Bowne-munro Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Main Street
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6810
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6810
Grades: PK-4
| 187 students
Rank: #88.
Lawrence Brook Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
48 Sullivan Way
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6870
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6870
Grades: PK-4
| 361 students
Rank: #99.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14 Innes Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6860
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6860
Grades: K-4
| 409 students
Rank: #1010.
Chittick Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5 Flagler Street
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6830
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6830
Grades: PK-4
| 353 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 08816, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08816, NJ include Hatikvah International Academy Charter School, Warnsdorfer Elementary School and Frost Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08816?
10 public elementary schools are located in 08816.
What is the racial composition of students in 08816?
08816 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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