For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,563 students in 08536, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08536, NJ are J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School, Community Middle School and Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 08536 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08536, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08536, NJ ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
510 Plainsboro Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5450
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5450
Gr: K-3 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Community Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
95 Grovers Mill Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5300
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,038 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Wyndhurst Drive
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-8330
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-8330
Gr: PK-3 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Millstone River School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75 Grovers Mill Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5500
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(609) 716-5500
Gr: 3-5 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 08536, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08536, NJ include J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School, Community Middle School and Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08536?
4 public elementary schools are located in 08536.
What is the racial composition of students in 08536?
08536 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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