For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,062 students in 08536, NJ (there are , serving 115 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 08536, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08536, NJ are J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School, Community Middle School and Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08536 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08536, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08536, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
510 Plainsboro Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5450
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5450
Grades: K-3
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Community Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
95 Grovers Mill Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5300
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,038 students
Rank: #33.
Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Wyndhurst Drive
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-8330
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-8330
Grades: PK-3
| 438 students
Rank: #44.
West Windsor-plainsboro High School North
(Math: 63% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
90 Grovers Mill Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5100
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,499 students
Rank: #55.
Millstone River School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Grovers Mill Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5500
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5500
Grades: 3-5
| 813 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08536, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08536, NJ include J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School, Community Middle School and Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro.
How many public schools are located in 08536?
5 public schools are located in 08536.
What percentage of students in 08536 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 08536 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08536?
08536 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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