For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,165 students in 08873, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in 08873, NJ are Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School and Franklin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 08873 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 08873, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 08873 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08873, NJ Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Pierce Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Grades: K-12
| 608 students
Rank: #22.
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Mettlers Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Grades: K-12
| 1,357 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Elizabeth Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 302-4200
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 302-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,200 students
08873, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Franklin Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
49 Napolean Court
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 764-4102
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 764-4102
Grades: K-6
| 214 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 08873, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in 08873, NJ include Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School and Franklin High School.
How many public high schools are located in 08873?
3 public high schools are located in 08873.
What is the racial composition of students in 08873?
08873 public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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