For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 6,030 students in Bridgeton, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bridgeton, NJ are Stow Creek Township School, Hopewell Crest 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bridgeton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bridgeton, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stow Creek Township School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Gum Tree Corner Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-1717
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-1717
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Hopewell Crest
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
122 Sewall Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-9203
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-9203
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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
Gr: PK-2 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Woodruff Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1385 Highway 77
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Elizabeth F. Moore School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1361 Highway 77
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-2267
Gr: 3-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
West Avenue School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
51 North West Avenue
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Gr: K-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Indian Ave School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
399 Indian Avenue
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Gr: K-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Broad Street School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 West Broad Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Gr: K-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Fairfield Township School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
375 Gouldtown Woodruff Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 453-1882
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 453-1882
Gr: PK-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Quarter Mile Lane School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Quarter Mile Lane
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Gr: PK-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Cherry Street School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11 Cherry Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Gr: K-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1212.
Buckshutem Road School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Buckshutem Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-8030
Gr: K-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Cumberland Campus
Special Education School
13 Ramah Road
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-1061
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Bridgeton, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cumberland County Juv Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
135 Sunny Slope Lane
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-0717
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 455-0717
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
Gr: 8-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1112 Bridgeton-millville Pike
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-2164
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 451-2164
Gr: 5-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Southwoods State Prison High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
215 Burlington Rd
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-8164
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(856) 459-8164
Gr: 11-12 | 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bridgeton, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bridgeton, NJ include Stow Creek Township School, Hopewell Crest and Charles F. Seabrook School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bridgeton?
13 public elementary schools are located in Bridgeton.
What is the racial composition of students in Bridgeton?
Bridgeton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Bridgeton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bridgeton include: Buckshutem Road School vs. Broad Street School, Broad Street School vs. Buckshutem Road School, Indian Ave School vs. West Avenue School
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