For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,797 students in 08901, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools in zipcode 08901 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08901, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08901, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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
Gr: K-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
40 Van Dyke Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 08901, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08901, NJ include Greater Brunswick Charter School, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School and Blanquita B. Valenti Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08901?
7 public middle schools are located in 08901.
What is the racial composition of students in 08901?
08901 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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