For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,170 students in 08031, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08031, NJ are Bellmawr Park Elementary School, Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School and Ethel M Burke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08031 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08031, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08031, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellmawr Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29 Peach Road
Bellmawr, NJ 08031
(856) 931-6272
Bellmawr, NJ 08031
(856) 931-6272
Gr: PK-4 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
256 Anderson Avenue
Bellmawr, NJ 08031
(856) 931-6273
Bellmawr, NJ 08031
(856) 931-6273
Gr: 5-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Ethel M Burke Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 South Black Horse Pike
Bellmawr, NJ 08031
(856) 931-6362
Bellmawr, NJ 08031
(856) 931-6362
Gr: K-4 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 08031, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08031, NJ include Bellmawr Park Elementary School, Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School and Ethel M Burke Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08031?
3 public elementary schools are located in 08031.
What is the racial composition of students in 08031?
08031 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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