For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,079 students in 08854, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in 08854, NJ are Piscataway Township High School and Piscataway Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 08854 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 08854, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 08854 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Piscataway Magnet School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08854, NJ Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Piscataway Township High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Behmer Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0700
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 981-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Piscataway Magnet School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Suttons Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0717
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-0717
Gr: 9-12 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Future Foundations Academy (Ffa)
Special Education School
1690 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 978-1555
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 978-1555
Gr: 3-12 | 130 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Nuview Academy
Special Education School
1 Park Avenue
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 878-0070
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 878-0070
Gr: K-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Piscataway Regional Day School
Special Education School
1670 Stelton Rd
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-8752
Piscataway, NJ 08854
(732) 985-8752
Gr: 1-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 08854, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in 08854, NJ include Piscataway Township High School and Piscataway Magnet School.
How many public high schools are located in 08854?
5 public high schools are located in 08854.
What is the racial composition of students in 08854?
08854 public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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