Best Public Schools in Zip Code 08853

Summary:

The 08853 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Whiton Elementary School, which serves 587 students in grades PK-3 and is part of the Branchburg Township School District. Whiton Elementary consistently performs at a high academic level, with 58% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 69.5% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outpacing state averages. The school has been ranked among the top elementary schools in New Jersey, reaching as high as 147 out of 1,317 schools in the 2020-2021 school year.

Whiton Elementary's student population is diverse, with 68.65% White, 12.61% Asian, 10.39% Hispanic, 2.04% African American, and 6.13% two or more races. The school maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.3% and a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 4.09%, suggesting it serves a relatively affluent community. With a student-teacher ratio of 9.6 to 1 and spending $15,143 per student, Whiton Elementary appears to be well-resourced and committed to providing a quality education for its diverse student body.

Overall, Whiton Elementary School stands out as a high-performing, diverse, and well-resourced elementary school that is effectively serving the 08853 zip code community. Its strong academic results, low chronic absenteeism, and efficient resource allocation make it an attractive option for families seeking a quality education for their children.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)	NJSLA Mathematics (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Whiton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	470 Whiton Road	Neshanic Station	08853	Somerset County	Branchburg Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 371-0842	587	61	9.6	4.1%	403 (68.7%)	12 (2.0%)	61 (10.4%)	74 (12.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.1%)	80.5	263^rd of 1342 public elementary schools	80.4%		69	437^th of 1345 public elementary schools	67.5%	174	58.0	69.5	$15,143	$90	$15,053

Cities Near Zip Code 08853

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hillsborough	2.3 mi	9	69^th
Neshanic Station	2.54 mi	1	111^th
Three Bridges	4.24 mi	1	13^th
Branchburg	4.53 mi	2	76^th
Bridgewater	4.71 mi	13	137^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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