For the 2026 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 38%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
510 Plainsboro Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5450
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5450
Gr: K-3 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Community Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
95 Grovers Mill Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5300
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,038 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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
Gr: PK-3 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
West Windsor-plainsboro High School North
(Math: 59% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
90 Grovers Mill Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5100
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,499 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Millstone River School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Grovers Mill Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5500
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5500
Gr: 3-5 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
<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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