For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 584 students in Hampton, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Hampton, NJ are Union Township Elementary School, Union Township Middle School and Hampton Borough School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampton, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Hampton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hampton, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Township Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
149 Perryville Road
Hampton, NJ 08827
(908) 735-5511
Hampton, NJ 08827
(908) 735-5511
Grades: PK-3
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Union Township Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 Perryville Road
Hampton, NJ 08827
(908) 735-5511
Hampton, NJ 08827
(908) 735-5511
Grades: 4-8
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Hampton Borough School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32 41 South Street
Hampton, NJ 08827
(908) 537-4101
Hampton, NJ 08827
(908) 537-4101
Grades: PK-5
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hampton, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Hampton, NJ include Union Township Elementary School, Union Township Middle School and Hampton Borough School.
How many public schools are located in Hampton?
3 public schools are located in Hampton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampton?
Hampton public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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