For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,502 students in Phillipsburg, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Phillipsburg, NJ are Lopatcong Township Middle School, Lopatcong Elementary School and Harmony Township School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phillipsburg, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Phillipsburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 污污漫画 Elementary Schools in Phillipsburg, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lopatcong Township Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
321 Stonehenge Drive
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2995
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2995
Grades: 5-8
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Lopatcong Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
263 Route 57
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-0800
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-0800
Grades: PK-4
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Harmony Township School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2551 Belvidere Road
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-1001
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-1001
Grades: PK-8
| 184 students
Rank: #44.
Alpha Borough School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
817 North Boulevard
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-5000
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 198 students
Rank: #55.
Pohatcong Township School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 Rte 519
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-8155
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 859-8155
Grades: PK-8
| 312 students
Rank: #66.
Phillipsburg Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Hillcrest Blvd.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: #77.
Phillipsburg Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Warren Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Grades: 3-5
| 586 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Green Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3400
Grades: K-2
| 397 students
Rank: n/an/a
459 Center Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3010
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-3010
Grades: PK-1
| 470 students
Phillipsburg, New Jersey 污污漫画 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
712 South Main Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2476
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2476
Grades: 3-5
| 279 students
Delaware Park School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Second & Aurora Sts.
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-6388
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-6388
Grades: K
| 97 students
120 Filmore Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-2263
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 454-2263
Grades: 1-3
| 211 students
Fairview Avenue
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2688
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(908) 213-2688
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Phillipsburg, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Phillipsburg, NJ include Lopatcong Township Middle School, Lopatcong Elementary School and Harmony Township School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Phillipsburg?
9 public elementary schools are located in Phillipsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Phillipsburg?
Phillipsburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Phillipsburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Phillipsburg include: Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center vs. Philipsburg Primary School, Philipsburg Primary School vs. Phillipsburg Early Childhood Learning Center, Phillipsburg Elementary School vs. Alpha Borough School
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