For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 4,357 students in 08817, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08817, NJ are Lincoln Elementary School, John Marshall Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08817 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08817, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08817, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
53 Brookville Road
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5270
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5270
Gr: K-5 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
John Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Cornell Street
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5370
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5370
Gr: K-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
153 Winthrop Road
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5280
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5280
Gr: K-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2485 Woodbridge Avenue
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5300
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5300
Gr: K-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Division Street
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5290
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5290
Gr: 6-8 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Lindeneau Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Blossom Street
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5320
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 650-5320
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 08817, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08817, NJ include Lincoln Elementary School, John Marshall Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08817?
6 public elementary schools are located in 08817.
What is the racial composition of students in 08817?
08817 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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