Best Public Schools in Zip Code 08889

The 08889 zip code area is home to three schools: two elementary schools, Whitehouse School and Holland Brook School, and one middle school, Readington Middle School. These schools are part of the Readington Township School District, which is ranked 103 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Readington Middle School stands out as a top performer, ranking 149 out of 748 New Jersey middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school consistently achieves high proficiency rates on NJSLA tests, with 69.3% proficiency in 8th grade ELA and 84.8% proficiency in Algebra I. Additionally, Readington Middle School has a low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.4% and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 7.4:1. In contrast, Whitehouse School's 3rd grade test scores are lower than the district and state averages, with 53.5% proficiency in ELA and 64.4% proficiency in Math.

Holland Brook School also stands out, with excellent performance on NJSLA tests, including 75.3% proficiency in 4th grade ELA and 70.7% proficiency in 4th grade Math. The school has a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 4.7% and a student-teacher ratio of 7.6:1. Across the district, the student demographics vary, with Readington Middle School having a predominantly white student population and Whitehouse School having a more diverse student body. The district's focus on improving attendance and performance at Whitehouse School could help ensure all students in the 08889 zip code area receive a high-quality education.