Best Public Schools in Zip Code 08850

The 08850 zip code area is home to two schools - Joyce Kilmer School, a middle school serving grades 4-8, and Parkview School, an elementary school serving grades PK-3. While both schools have similar chronic absenteeism rates, they differ in their academic performance and statewide rankings.

Joyce Kilmer School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, going from 298 in 2021-2022 to 407 in 2023-2024, and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are generally below the state averages, except for Algebra I, where it outperforms the state. In contrast, Parkview School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforms the state averages in 3rd-grade English Language Arts and Mathematics.

The per-student spending at Parkview School ($10,823) is significantly higher than at Joyce Kilmer School ($7,516), which may contribute to the differences in academic performance. Both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Joyce Kilmer School at 11 students per teacher and Parkview School at 12.2 students per teacher, suggesting they have the resources to provide more individualized attention to their students.