Best Beverly Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,342 students in Beverly, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in Beverly, NJ are Mildred Magowan Elementary School, Beverly City School District and Samuel M Ridgway Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beverly, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Beverly have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Beverly, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mildred Magowan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Cherrix Avenue
Beverly, NJ 08010
(609) 877-1430
Gr: PK-4 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Beverly City School District
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Bentley Ave
Beverly, NJ 08010
(609) 387-2200
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Delanco Rd
Beverly, NJ 08010
(609) 871-3434
Gr: 5-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Beverly, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Beverly, NJ include Mildred Magowan Elementary School, Beverly City School District and Samuel M Ridgway Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Beverly?
3 public schools are located in Beverly.
What is the racial composition of students in Beverly?
Beverly public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Beverly are often viewed compared to one another?

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