Best 08857 New Jersey Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,812 students in 08857, NJ.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 08857, NJ are Jonas Salk Middle School and Carl Sandburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 08857 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08857, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).