For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,486 students in 08034, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 827 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 08034, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08034, NJ are A. Russell Knight Elementary School, Thomas Paine Elementary School and Kingston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08034 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08034, NJ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08034, NJ Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
A. Russell Knight Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
140 Old Carriage Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-0830
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-0830
Gr: K-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Paine Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4001 Church Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-1350
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-1350
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 Kingston Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-0986
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-0986
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
James Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Kresson Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-8848
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-8848
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Clara Barton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 Rhode Island Ave.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-3303
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-3303
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Cherry Hill High School West
(Math: 13% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Chapel Ave.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 663-8006
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 663-8006
Gr: 9-12 | 1,287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
John A. Carusi Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 Roosevelt Dr.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-1220
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-1220
Gr: 6-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
1220 Winston Way
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 429-7283
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 429-7283
Gr: PK-K | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08034, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08034, NJ include A. Russell Knight Elementary School, Thomas Paine Elementary School and Kingston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08034?
8 public schools are located in 08034.
What percentage of students in 08034 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 08034 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08034?
08034 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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