For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,791 students in 08863, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08863, NJ are Dual Language School, Lafayette Estates Elementary School and Fords Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08863 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08863, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08863, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dual Language School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
630 Amboy Avenue
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 376-6200
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 376-6200
Grades: 4-8
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Estates Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Ford Avenue
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 596-4143
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 596-4143
Grades: K-5
| 720 students
Rank: #33.
Fords Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Fanning Street
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 596-4200
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 596-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
08863, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
186 Ford Avenue
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 568-5414
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 568-5414
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 08863, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08863, NJ include Dual Language School, Lafayette Estates Elementary School and Fords Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08863?
3 public elementary schools are located in 08863.
What is the racial composition of students in 08863?
08863 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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