For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,191 students in 08844, NJ (there are 7 private schools, serving 532 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 08844, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08844, NJ are Sunnymead Elementary School, Woods Road Elementary School and Hillsborough Township Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08844 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08844, NJ have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08844, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunnymead Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Sunnymead Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: K-4 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Woods Road Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 South Woods Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: PK-4 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Hillsborough Township Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
435 Route 206
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: K-4 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Amsterdam Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Amsterdam Drive
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: K-4 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Woodfern Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Woodfern Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: K-4 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Triangle Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
156 South Triangle Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: PK-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Hillsborough Township Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
260 Triangle Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,246 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Auten Road Intermediate School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
281 Auten Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: 5-6 | 1,112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Hillsborough High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
466 Raider Boulevard
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,377 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08844, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08844, NJ include Sunnymead Elementary School, Woods Road Elementary School and Hillsborough Township Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08844?
9 public schools are located in 08844.
What percentage of students in 08844 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 08844 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08844?
08844 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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