For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,030 students in Bridgeton, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 196 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Bridgeton, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Bridgeton, NJ are Hopewell Crest, Woodruff Middle School and Charles F. Seabrook School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bridgeton, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Bridgeton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bridgeton, NJ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hopewell Crest
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122 Sewall Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-9203
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-9203
Grades: PK-8
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Woodruff Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1385 Highway 77
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
Charles F. Seabrook School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1373 Highway 77
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Grades: PK-2
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Cumberland Regional High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
90 Silver Lake Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-9400
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,081 students
Rank: #55.
West Avenue School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 North West Avenue
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: K-8
| 634 students
Rank: #66.
Bridgeton High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 N West Avenue
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,654 students
Rank: #77.
Elizabeth F. Moore School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1361 Highway 77
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Grades: 3-5
| 242 students
Rank: #88.
Indian Ave School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
399 Indian Avenue
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: K-8
| 622 students
Rank: #99.
Cherry Street School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11 Cherry Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: K-8
| 542 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Fairfield Township School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
375 Gouldtown Woodruff Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 453-1882
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 453-1882
Grades: PK-8
| 486 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Quarter Mile Lane School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Quarter Mile Lane
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: PK-8
| 699 students
Rank: #1212.
Buckshutem Road School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Buckshutem Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: K-8
| 632 students
Rank: #1313.
Broad Street School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 West Broad Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: K-8
| 814 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Campus
Special Education School
13 Ramah Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Grades: PK-12
| 101 students
Rank: n/an/a
Essex Co Jdc
Alternative School
80 Duryea Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(973) 484-4908
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(973) 484-4908
Grades: 7-12
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
550 Buckshutem Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Grades: PK
| 291 students
Bridgeton, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cumberland County Juv Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
135 Sunny Slope Lane
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-0717
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-0717
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Cumberland Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
10 Washington St
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-1444
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-1444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Essex County Youth House High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
80 Duryea Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(973) 484-4908
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(973) 484-4908
Grades: 8-12
| 72 students
1112 Bridgeton-millville Pike
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-2164
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-2164
Grades: 5-8
| 244 students
Southwoods State Prison High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
215 Burlington Rd
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-8164
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-8164
Grades: 11-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bridgeton, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Bridgeton, NJ include Hopewell Crest, Woodruff Middle School and Charles F. Seabrook School.
How many public schools are located in Bridgeton, NJ?
16 public schools are located in Bridgeton, NJ.
What percentage of students in Bridgeton, NJ go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Bridgeton, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bridgeton, NJ?
Bridgeton, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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