Best Public Middle Schools in 08520 (Hightstown, NJ) (2025-26)

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Best 08520 New Jersey Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,174 students in 08520, NJ.

The top-ranked public middle school in 08520, NJ is Melvin H. Kreps Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle school in zipcode 08520 have an score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08520, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08520, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Melvin H. Kreps Middle School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
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Bottom 50%

5 Kent Lane
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7767

Gr: 6-8 | 1,174 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 08520, NJ?

The top-ranked public middle schools in 08520, NJ include Melvin H. Kreps Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in 08520?

1 public middle schools are located in 08520.

What is the racial composition of students in 08520?

08520 public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).