For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,541 students in 08852, NJ (there are , serving 493 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 08852, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08852, NJ are Monmouth Junction Elementary School, Brooks Crossing Elementary School and Crossroads South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08852 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08852, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08852, NJ Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monmouth Junction Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
630 Ridge Road
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-6981
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-6981
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Brooks Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Deans Rhode Hall Road
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 821-7478
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 821-7478
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Crossroads South Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
195 Major Road
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-4633
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-4633
Gr: 6-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Crossroads North Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
635 Georges Road
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-4191
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-4191
Gr: 6-8 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
South Brunswick High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 Ridge Road
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-4044
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-4044
Gr: 9-12 | 2,728 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
848 Georges Road
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-5200
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 329-5200
Gr: PK | 108 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08852, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08852, NJ include Monmouth Junction Elementary School, Brooks Crossing Elementary School and Crossroads South Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 08852?
6 public schools are located in 08852.
What percentage of students in 08852 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 08852 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08852?
08852 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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