Best Public Schools in Zip Code 08854


Summary:

The 08854 zip code of Piscataway, New Jersey is home to 16 diverse schools, including 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with standout institutions like Randolphville Elementary School and Martin Luther King Elementary School leading the way in test scores and student achievement.

The schools in this area serve a racially diverse student population, and the data suggests that diversity may be a positive factor in academic performance. For example, the high-performing Randolphville Elementary and Martin Luther King Elementary schools have diverse student bodies, while the Piscataway Magnet School, which has a majority Hispanic student population, stands out for its exceptional 99.3% four-year graduation rate, though its overall state ranking is lower.

The data also highlights the unique challenges and approaches of the area's alternative schools, such as NuView Academy, which has significantly higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios, likely reflecting the specialized services they provide. Overall, the schools in the 08854 zip code present a diverse landscape, with both high-performing and lower-performing institutions, and a range of educational options to meet the needs of the community served by the Piscataway Township School District, the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District, and the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey.








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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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