For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,346 students in 08873, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08873, NJ are Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School and Franklin Middle School At Sampson G. Smith Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08873 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08873, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08873, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Pierce Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 412-7643
Gr: K-12 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Mettlers Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 649-3954
Gr: K-12 | 1,357 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Middle School At Sampson G. Smith Campus
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1649 Amwell Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 873-2800
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 873-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Francis Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-6410
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-6410
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
08873, New Jersey 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Franklin Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
49 Napolean Court
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 764-4102
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 764-4102
Gr: K-6 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 08873, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08873, NJ include Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School and Franklin Middle School At Sampson G. Smith Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in 08873?
4 public middle schools are located in 08873.
What is the racial composition of students in 08873?
08873 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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