For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,671 students in 08884, NJ (there are , serving 499 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 08884, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08884, NJ are E Raymond Appleby Elementary School, Spotswood Memorial Middle School and Spotswood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08884 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08884, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08884, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
E Raymond Appleby Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23 Vliet Street
Spotswood, NJ 08884
(732) 723-2200
Spotswood, NJ 08884
(732) 723-2200
Grades: 2-5
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Spotswood Memorial Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
115 Summerhill Road
Spotswood, NJ 08884
(732) 723-2200
Spotswood, NJ 08884
(732) 723-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Spotswood High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 Summerhill Road
Spotswood, NJ 08884
(732) 723-2200
Spotswood, NJ 08884
(732) 723-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 773 students
Rank: n/an/a
80 Kane Avenue
Spotswood, NJ 08884
(732) 723-2200
Spotswood, NJ 08884
(732) 723-2200
Grades: PK-1
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08884, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08884, NJ include E Raymond Appleby Elementary School, Spotswood Memorial Middle School and Spotswood High School.
How many public schools are located in 08884?
4 public schools are located in 08884.
What percentage of students in 08884 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 08884 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08884?
08884 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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