For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,884 students in 08876, NJ (there are , serving 1,686 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 08876, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08876, NJ are Stony Brook School, Branchburg Central Middle School and Van Derveer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08876 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08876, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08876, NJ 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stony Brook School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
136 Cedar Grove Road
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-2400
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 722-2400
Gr: 4-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Branchburg Central Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Baird Road
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 526-1415
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 526-1415
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Van Derveer Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Union Avenue
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4105
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4105
Gr: PK-5 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Somerville High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
222 Davenport Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4108
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4108
Gr: 9-12 | 1,070 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Somerville Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 West Cliff Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4107
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 218-4107
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
08876, New Jersey 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
580 Old York Rd
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 725-2828
Somerville, NJ 08876
(908) 725-2828
Gr: 3-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08876, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08876, NJ include Stony Brook School, Branchburg Central Middle School and Van Derveer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08876?
5 public schools are located in 08876.
What percentage of students in 08876 go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in 08876 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08876?
08876 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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