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Best 08034 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,541 students in 08034, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 827 private students). 85% 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 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08034, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
A. Russell Knight Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
140 Old Carriage Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-0830
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Paine Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4001 Church Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-1350
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
320 Kingston Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-0986
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
James Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Kresson Rd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 428-8848
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Clara Barton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
223 Rhode Island Ave.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-3303
Gr: K-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Cherry Hill High School West
(Math: 13% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Chapel Ave.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 663-8006
Gr: 9-12 | 1,304 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
John A. Carusi Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
315 Roosevelt Dr.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 667-1220
Gr: 6-8 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Alternative High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Malberg Building, 45 Ranoldo T
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 427-4311
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Estelle V. Malberg Early Childhood Center
1220 Winston Way
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 429-7283
Gr: PK-K | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 08034, NJ?
How many public schools are located in 08034?
9 public schools are located in 08034.
What percentage of students in 08034 go to public school?
85% 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 62% (majority Hispanic).

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