For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 6,437 students in 08901, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08901, NJ are Greater Brunswick Charter School, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School and Blanquita B. Valenti Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08901 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08901, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08901, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greater Brunswick Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
429 Joyce Kilmer Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 448-1052
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 448-1052
Grades: K-8
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
133 Tunison Rd
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Grades: PK-8
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Jersey Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Grades: K-8
| 760 students
Rank: #44.
Lord Stirling Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Redmond Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #55.
Paul Robeson Community School For The Arts
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
199 Paul Robeson Blvd
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Grades: PK-8
| 645 students
Rank: #66.
Mckinley Community School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15 Van Dyke Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Grades: PK-8
| 574 students
Rank: #77.
A Chester Redshaw School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
216 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 736 students
Rank: #88.
New Brunswick Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,139 students
Rank: #99.
Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 Delavan Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #1010.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
83 Livingston Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Grades: K-5
| 620 students
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
66 Bartlett Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
08901, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1125 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Grades: 6-12
| 1,432 students
Mdsex City Vocational N Brunswick (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
256 Easton Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 247-3832
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 247-3832
Grades: Inquire with school
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 08901, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08901, NJ include Greater Brunswick Charter School, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School and Blanquita B. Valenti Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08901?
11 public elementary schools are located in 08901.
What is the racial composition of students in 08901?
08901 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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